Antonyms for astonished


Grammar : Verb
Spell : uh-ston-ish
Phonetic Transcription : əˈstɒn ɪʃ


Definition of astonished

Origin :
  • c.1300, astonien, from Old French estoner "to stun, daze, deafen, astound," from Vulgar Latin *extonare, from Latin ex- "out" + tonare "to thunder" (see thunder); so, literally "to leave someone thunderstruck." The modern form (influenced by English verbs in -ish, e.g. distinguish, diminish) is attested from c.1530.
  • No wonder is thogh that she were astoned [Chaucer, "Clerk's Tale"]
  • Related: Astonished; astonishing; astonishingly.
  • verb surprise
Example sentences :
  • Mr. Gladstone attacked the bill with a power and vehemence which astonished the House.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Preparations which astonished the young guest already arrived.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • I am not astonished, therefore, that I am not so well this month as last.
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
  • They were astonished and full of their surprise when their father came to his dinner.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • He was so astonished at what he saw that he slid behind the open door out of sight.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • Both were astonished to see the number of men that O'Neill had under his command.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • He was astonished to find that he was pacing up and down the floor of his apartment.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • When her embroidery gave her mind a moment's leisure, she was astonished not to see Felicien.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • I was astonished to see a light in the stable as I crept by it; and looking into one of the windows.
  • Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
  • I asked, astonished at Jim's behavior, and anxious for some clew by which to solve its mystery.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

Synonyms for astonished

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