adjective

astounded

Astounded (adjective) means overwhelmed with shock or amazement. Example: “We were astounded by how fast the renovation was finished.”

adjective

Overwhelmed with shock or amazement.

"We were astounded by how fast the renovation was finished."

How to Use Astounded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishExtremely surprised, almost to the point of disbelief.

Common pairings

astounded by utterly astounded

more astounded comparative, most astounded superlative

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We were _____ by how fast the renovation was finished.

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What does “astounded” mean?

The word “astounded” means overwhelmed with shock or amazement. In plain terms, extremely surprised, almost to the point of disbelief.

How do you use “astounded” in a sentence?

Here is “astounded” used in a sentence: “We were astounded by how fast the renovation was finished.”

What part of speech is “astounded”?

“Astounded” is an adjective.