astonishment
0 antonyms and opposites of astonishment, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A feeling of great surprise or amazement.
How to use astonishment
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
to her astonishment
in astonishment
gasp in astonishment
Etymology
Formed from "astonish" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ment."
Full origin of astonishment →Frequently asked questions
What does “astonishment” mean?
The word “astonishment” means a feeling of great surprise or amazement. In plain terms, a strong feeling of surprise or amazement.
How do you pronounce “astonishment”?
“Astonishment” is pronounced uh-STO-nihsh-muhnt (/əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “astonishment” in a sentence?
Here is “astonishment” used in a sentence: “To her astonishment, she won first prize.”
What part of speech is “astonishment”?
“Astonishment” is a noun.