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bowled over

ADJECTIVE
completely surprised
Synonyms
WEAK
amazed astonished dumbfounded dumbstruck flabbergasted floored knocked for a loop shocked staggered thunderstruck

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TikTok users were bowled over by the property, with one remarking, “OK, after seeing the house, she is right, $20 million is cheap for this.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

Judges said they were "bowled over by Southport in Bloom's passionate dedication", adding that its Botanic Gardens, opened in 1874, "made a lasting impression".

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

Opposing offenses bowled over the Trojans weekly, piling up an average of 186 yards per game on the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2024

Back in 2018, when China’s Xi Jinping declared himself president for life, Trump was bowled over.

From Slate • Aug. 23, 2024

I was bowled over by her easy joy.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama