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View definitions for astonished

astonished

adjective as in shocked

adjective as in surprised

adjective as in zonked

adverb as in agape

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"We were all looking at each other a bit astonished, a bit confused," Giulia says.

From BBC

That's a contrast to most stadium concerts, where the message is more like: "Look upon me, puny mortals, and be astonished by my divine talents and somewhat improbable physique."

From BBC

“Our ancestors,” Schmitt continued, “would be astonished to learn that they were fighting for a ‘proposition.’

From Salon

"I'm astonished by Sunderland's spending, but they have given themselves an opportunity of staying up."

From BBC

"But I was genuinely astonished at KDH's portrayal of our culture."

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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