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    astonishment
    /əˈstɒnɪʃm(ə)nt/

    noun

    • 1. great surprise: "she looked at him in astonishment"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishASTONISHMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    noun [ U ] uk / əˈstɒn.ɪʃ.mənt / us / əˈstɑː.nɪʃ.mənt / Add to word list. B2. very great surprise: To the astonishment of her colleagues, she resigned. She gasped in astonishment. Synonym. amazement. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Feelings of surprise and amazement. amazement. bewilderment. future shock. incredulity. shock.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › astonishmentAstonishment Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : a feeling of great surprise and wonder : the state of being astonished : amazement. The garden's beauty filled me with astonishment. b. : consternation. 2. : something that astonishes : a cause of amazement or wonder.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryASTONISHMENT definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    us / əˈstɑː.nɪʃ.mənt / uk / əˈstɒn.ɪʃ.mənt / Add to word list. B2. very great surprise: To the astonishment of her colleagues, she resigned. She gasped in astonishment. Synonym. amazement. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Feelings of surprise and amazement. amazement. bewilderment. future shock. incredulity. shock. stupefaction.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › astonishmentAstonishment - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Astonishment is the feeling of being blown away and shocked by something. It’s the noun form of astonish, which is a verb meaning, basically “to have your mind blown.” A professional magician aims to create astonishment. A basketball player who hits every three-point shot might make fans feel astonishment.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishASTONISHMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'astonishment' Word Frequency. astonishment. (əstɒnɪʃmənt ) uncountable noun B2. Astonishment is a feeling of great surprise. I spotted a shooting star which, to my astonishment, was bright green in colour. 'What?' Meg asked in astonishment. Synonyms: amazement, surprise, wonder, confusion More Synonyms of astonishment.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionastonishment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of astonishment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › astonishmentASTONISHMENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Astonishment definition: overpowering wonder or surprise; amazement. See examples of ASTONISHMENT used in a sentence.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishASTONISHMENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    ASTONISHMENT definition: extreme surprise: . Learn more.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › astonishmentAstonishment - definition of astonishment by The Free Dictionary

    1. The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring or astounding: amaze, amazement, awe, marvel, wonder, wonderment. Archaic: admiration, dread.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › astonishmentastonishment | meaning of astonishment in Longman Dictionary of...

    astonishment meaning, definition, what is astonishment: complete surprise: Learn more.