Antonyms for astonishment

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uh-ston-ish-muh nt

Phonetic Transcription : əˈstɒn ɪʃ mənt

Definition of astonishment

Origin : 1590s; see astonish + -ment. Earlier it meant "paralysis" (1570s).

noun state of surprise

Example sentences :

If Robert was surprised, Ben Haley had even more reason for astonishment.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

And to his astonishment there was none of the shocking effect of his first drink of whisky.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Emma appeared in the doorway, her eyebrows elevated in astonishment.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

He looked at me with astonishment, and in surprise asked, "What are you doing here?"
Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson

To the astonishment of Cornelius, when at last they rose to go, there were tears in her eyes.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

This increased his astonishment, and did not lessen the gloom on his face.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

As he walked back to the camp he reviewed his own feelings with something like astonishment.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

"I never heard of that, John," cried Mrs. Porter, in astonishment.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

He stared in astonishment at Mortimer and Allis, his brow wrinkled in anger.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

I will not attempt to describe my astonishment in reading the note this moment received from you.
Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

Synonyms for astonishment

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