Astonished — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ə-ˈstä-nisht/ as·ton·ished

Meaning & Definition of Astonished

Astonished (adjective)

  1. feeling or showing great surprise or wonder, astounded, amazed

Astonished (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise

    "was astonished at seeing a cow wandering down Main Street"

    similar: amazed, astounded, awestruck, bowled over, dumbfounded, dumbstruck, flabbergasted, shocked, stunned, stupefied, thunderstruck
    related: blindsided, startled, surprised, aghast, appalled, dismayed, horrified, bewildered, confused, dazed, overwhelmed, agape, awed, awesome, open-mouthed, wide-eyed, widemouthed
    near: blasé, casual, nonchalant, unruffled

  2. filled with amazement or wonder

    "grandparents astonished at how much their grandchildren had grown in the past year"

    similar: amazed, astounded, awed, awestruck, dumbfounded, flabbergasted, marveling, open-mouthed, wondering
    related: startled, surprised, bemused, bewildered, puzzled, overwhelmed, staggered, stunned, stupefied
    near: unimpressed, disinterested, incurious, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested, dispassionate, emotionless, impassive, unemotional, bored, jaded

Astonished (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

    "the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me"

    similar: amazed, astounded, bowled over, dumbfounded, flabbergasted, floored, rocked, shocked, startled, stunned, stupefied, surprised, thunderstruck, knocked for a loop, took aback, took by surprise
    related: befuddled, bewildered, blew away, blindsided, confounded, confused, dazed, discomfited, disconcerted, dismayed, jarred, muddled, nonplussed, perplexed, shook up

Related Entry: Astonish (verb)

Astonish is a different word from Astonished. The synonyms below are for astonish, not for astonished.

  1. to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

    "the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me"

    similar: amaze, astound, bowl over, dumbfound, flabbergast, floor, rock, shock, startle, stun, stupefy, surprise, thunderstrike, knock for a loop, take aback, take by surprise
    related: befuddle, bewilder, blindside, blow away, confound, confuse, daze, discomfit, disconcert, dismay, jar, muddle, nonplus, perplex, shake up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Astonished

The most common words with a similar meaning to Astonished:

amazed, astounded, awestruck, bowled over, dumbfounded, dumbstruck, flabbergasted, shocked, stunned, stupefied, thunderstruck, awed, marveling, open-mouthed, wondering, floored, rocked, startled, surprised, knocked for a loop, took aback, took by surprise

Related Words for Astonished

blindsided, aghast, appalled, dismayed, horrified, bewildered, confused, dazed, overwhelmed, agape, awesome, wide-eyed, widemouthed, bemused, puzzled, staggered, befuddled, blew away, confounded, discomfited, disconcerted, jarred, muddled, nonplussed, perplexed, shook up

Near Antonyms of Astonished

blasé, casual, nonchalant, unruffled, unimpressed, disinterested, incurious, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested, dispassionate, emotionless, impassive, unemotional, bored, jaded

Origin & Etymology of Astonished

from past participle of astonish

First known use: 1716

Frequently Asked Questions about Astonished

What does "Astonished" mean?

"Astonished" means feeling or showing great surprise or wonder, astounded, amazed. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: feeling or showing great surprise or wonder, astounded, amazed. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Astonished"?

Other words for "Astonished" include amazed, astounded, awestruck, bowled over, dumbfounded, dumbstruck, flabbergasted and shocked. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Astonished" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Astonished"?

There are 48 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Astonished". Common alternatives include amazed, astounded, awestruck, bowled over, dumbfounded, dumbstruck, flabbergasted, shocked, stunned and stupefied.

How do you use "Astonished" in a sentence?

Examples of "Astonished" in a sentence: "was astonished at seeing a cow wandering down Main Street"; "grandparents astonished at how much their grandchildren had grown in the past year"; "the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me".

Is "Astonished" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Astonished" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Astonished"?

"Astonished" is pronounced /ə-ˈstä-nisht/ and divided into syllables as as·ton·ished.

What is the origin of the word "Astonished"?

"Astonished" comes from from past participle of astonish. First known use: 1716.

What is another word for "Astonished" meaning "affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise"?

When "Astonished" (adjective) means affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise, synonyms include amazed, astounded, awestruck, bowled over, dumbfounded and dumbstruck.