astonished
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Astonished (adjective) means Filled with great surprise; amazed. Example: “She was astonished to find the house completely empty.”
adjective
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Filled with great surprise; amazed.
"She was astonished to find the house completely empty."
How to use astonished
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery surprised, to the point of being stunned.
Common pairings
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more astonished
- Superlative
- most astonished
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Rhymes for astonished
fished
famished
vanished
polished
punished
finished
banished
cherished
furnished
published
nourished
anguished
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Frequently asked questions
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.
