astonishment

uh-STO-nihsh-muhnt

Astonishment (noun) means a feeling of great surprise or amazement. Example: “To her astonishment, she won first prize.”

noun

A feeling of great surprise or amazement.

"To her astonishment, she won first prize."

"He stared in astonishment at the size of the crowd."

How to use astonishment

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA strong feeling of surprise or amazement.

Common pairings

to her astonishment in astonishment gasp in astonishment

astonishments plural

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To her _____, she won first prize.

Formed from "astonish" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ment."

amazement

wonder surprise awe amazement

punishment banishment nourishment establishment accomplishment

What does “astonishment” mean?

The word “astonishment” means a feeling of great surprise or amazement. In plain terms, a strong feeling of surprise or amazement.

How do you pronounce “astonishment”?

“Astonishment” is pronounced uh-STO-nihsh-muhnt (/əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “astonishment” in a sentence?

Here is “astonishment” used in a sentence: “To her astonishment, she won first prize.”

What part of speech is “astonishment”?

“Astonishment” is a noun.

Vocabulary lists that include astonishment:

wonder surprise awe amazement