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astonishment::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | amazement |
| Type of | feeling |
| Has types | admiration, stupefaction, surprise, wonder, wonderment |
| Derivation | astonish |
he looked at me in astonishment.
Examples of astonishment
astonishment
It was hyperbole, of course, but it came from a deep, wide well of astonishment.
From the independent.co.uk
Take it from Sarkozy, who could not conceal his astonishment at Obama's naivete.
From the washingtonpost.com
Bakker described his astonishment at LaRouche's detailed knowledge of the Bible.
From the en.wikipedia.org
He reflects on his conquest of Pebble Beach with a mix of pride and astonishment.
From the sfgate.com
I always walk away smiling inwardly at the astonishment the recipients express.
From the post-gazette.com
The documentary is filled with touching moments, sadness, humor and astonishment.
From the chron.com
I have to say that I found it absolutely riveting, somewhat to my astonishment.
From the guardian.co.uk
His astonishment at finding 32 perfectly synchronized swan-women affected us too.
From the latimes.com
To their astonishment, suddenly 5,000 people picked up the game over the weekend.
From the techcrunch.com
- The feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising; "he looked at me in astonishment"
- (astonished) amazed: filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock; "an amazed audience gave the magician a standing ovation"; "I stood enthralled, astonished by the vastness and majesty of the cathedral"; "astounded viewers wept at the pictures from the Oklahoma City ...
- Amazement, great surprise; An amazing thing or phenomenon
- (astonished) Amazed; surprised
- The state of being amazed or in wonder. E.g., "Miss Elizabeth Bennet! I am all astonishment!" - Caroline Bingley
