adjective
astounded
Astounded (adjective) means Overwhelmed with shock or amazement. Example: “We were astounded by how fast the renovation was finished.”
adjective
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Overwhelmed with shock or amazement.
"We were astounded by how fast the renovation was finished."
How to use astounded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely surprised, almost to the point of disbelief.
Common pairings
astounded by
utterly astounded
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more astounded
- Superlative
- most astounded
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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.
What is the meaning of astounded?
"astounded" (adjective) means overwhelmed with shock or amazement.
