flabbergasted
6 synonyms for flabbergasted, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Utterly astonished or shocked.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use flabbergasted
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
completely flabbergasted
left flabbergasted
Informal, often used for comic or emphatic effect.
Etymology
The past-tense form of "flabbergast," a word of uncertain origin first recorded in the 18th century, possibly blending "flabby" and "aghast."
Full origin of flabbergasted →Frequently asked questions
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.".
