astonished
Example Sentences
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Meloni said she was astonished by his words, adding, “Friendship requires respect.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
"It goes without saying that I'm very happy, and very proud, but at the same time astonished."
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
Overlooking David’s many strapping older brothers, the wise elder anoints the astonished kid as the next king, but cautions him that the ceremony must be kept secret.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
Prior to this move, fans' group Football Supporters Europe had said it is "astonished" by Fifa's "extortionate" pricing strategy, and called for ticket sales to be "halted immediately".
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025
The bus stopped at the corner, and before the astonished driver could protest, they had all climbed on and the bus was on its way.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
