astounded
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He earned a spot on the IPP programme, where his athleticism astounded NFL scouts and thrust him into contention for a late-round pick.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Coumarianos adds: “I’ve walked a few clients through all the expenses they’re paying on insurance products for retirement savings, and they’ve been astounded, negatively, at how much their salesperson has extracted from them.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
Get ready to be astounded by how technology pushes forward in 75 years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
"In 48 hours we had raised more than the asking price of £55,000. We were astounded," the couple said.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025
In the barracks facing ours there lived an elegant woman who astounded me each time I saw her.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
![]()