adj
flabbergasted
FLA-buh-gahs-tuhd
Flabbergasted (adj) means Utterly astonished or shocked. Example: “She was flabbergasted when she won the lottery.”
adj
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Utterly astonished or shocked.
"She was flabbergasted when she won the lottery."
"He stood there flabbergasted, unable to say a word."
How to use flabbergasted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo shocked or amazed that you're momentarily speechless.
When to use it
Informal, often used for comic or emphatic effect.
Common pairings
completely flabbergasted
left flabbergasted
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more flabbergasted
- Superlative
- most flabbergasted
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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."
Class of 1700
flabbergasted joined the language around 1700.
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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.".
