astounds

VERB

amaze

Synonyms

STRONGEST

astonish bewilder confound confuse dumbfound flabbergast overwhelm shock stagger startle stun stupefy surprise

STRONG

daze

WEAK

blow away bowl over knock over with feather take aback

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm clarify clear up enlighten expect explain

WEAK

bore dull

Example Sentences

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Having seen “The Drama” in theaters twice, what astounds me is witnessing the audience’s open-mindedness.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

What astounds me is that each month or so a manufacturer unveils a newer model that fixes tiny bugs that might have been present with an earlier model.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2024

It astounds me that a major municipal paper does not even carry their home team’s results.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2023

The Cannes reception to her performance still astounds de Leon.

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2022

Most of them are a good decade younger than me, and this astounds me.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen