flabbergasted
Flabbergasted (adj) means utterly astonished or shocked. Example: “She was flabbergasted when she won the lottery.”
How to Use Flabbergasted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo shocked or amazed that you're momentarily speechless.
Informal, often used for comic or emphatic effect.
Word Forms
more flabbergasted comparative, most flabbergasted superlative
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Etymology
The past-tense form of "flabbergast," a word of uncertain origin first recorded in the 18th century, possibly blending "flabby" and "aghast."
Rhymes for flabbergasted
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What does “flabbergasted” mean?
The word “flabbergasted” means utterly astonished or shocked. In plain terms, so shocked or amazed that you're momentarily speechless.
How do you pronounce “flabbergasted”?
“Flabbergasted” is pronounced FLA-buh-gahs-tuhd (/ˈflæbɚˌɡæstəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “flabbergasted” in a sentence?
Here is “flabbergasted” used in a sentence: “She was flabbergasted when she won the lottery.”
What part of speech is “flabbergasted”?
“Flabbergasted” is an adjective.
Where does the word “flabbergasted” come from?
The word “flabbergasted” dates back to around 1700. The past-tense form of "flabbergast," a word of uncertain origin first recorded in the 18th century, possibly blending "flabby" and "aghast.".