adjective B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

astonished

a-d

Astonished (adjective) means filled with great surprise; amazed. Example: “She was astonished to find the house completely empty.”

adjective

Filled with great surprise; amazed.

"She was astonished to find the house completely empty."

How to Use Astonished

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishVery surprised, to the point of being stunned.

Common pairings

astonished expression astonished at

more astonished comparative, most astonished superlative

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She was _____ to find the house completely empty.

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What does “astonished” mean?

The word “astonished” means filled with great surprise; amazed. In plain terms, very surprised, to the point of being stunned.

How do you pronounce “astonished”?

“Astonished” is pronounced a-d (/æ- -d/ in IPA).

How do you use “astonished” in a sentence?

Here is “astonished” used in a sentence: “She was astonished to find the house completely empty.”

What part of speech is “astonished”?

“Astonished” is an adjective.

Is “astonished” a common word?

“Astonished” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.