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Antonyms for open-mouthed


Grammar : Adj
Spell : oh-puhn-mouthd, -moutht
Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ pənˈmaʊðd, -ˈmaʊθt



Definition of open-mouthed

  • As in spellbound : adj enchanted, fascinated
  • As in breathless : adj astounded
Example sentences :
  • I thought he must be crazed by over-study, and I could only sit and stare at him, open-mouthed.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • And off he stumped, leaving Cyrus staring after him, open-mouthed.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • Frau Matilda now gazed at me with open-mouthed astonishment.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • He, staring at her open-mouthed, replied that he was going nowhere.
  • Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
  • Two fat ladies, open-mouthed, were yawning with satisfaction.
  • Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
  • Mrs. Tripp turned to Mr. Bangs; he also was staring, open-mouthed.
  • Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • He stared, open-mouthed, after his nephew and niece, and then turned slowly to his friend.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Primmie, who had also come in from the kitchen, was listening, open-mouthed.
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Lute Rogers was staring in at me, open-mouthed and horror-stricken.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • His amazement now was so open-mouthed as well as open-eyed that she could not help smiling.
  • Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

Synonyms for open-mouthed

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