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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