Antonyms for stupefaction

Grammar : Noun

Spell : stoo-puh-fak-shuh n, styoo-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌstu pəˈfæk ʃən, ˌstyu-

expectation

Definition of stupefaction

Origin : 1540s, from Middle French stupéfaction (16c.) or Modern Latin stupefactionem (see stupefy).

noun astonishment

Example sentences :

"He's gone off with my gold," exclaimed Paul Nichols, recovering from his stupefaction.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Stupefaction was depicted on the major's face, and he became livid.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

I looked at him in stupefaction, not quite sure if he was in his right mind.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Then, observing his stupefaction and the return of doubt to his mind, she hurried on.
Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter

"It's impossible," said Vandeuvres, stupefaction and merriment in his tones.
Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola

Horrible was the stupefaction when those bodies were found there.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

And the stupefaction was the greater by reason of his extraordinary resemblance to Mathieu.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

So great and so general was the stupefaction that nobody followed him.
Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola

When John Storm returned to the door his mind was in a state of stupefaction.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

Out of the calm of a moment's stupefaction Greta was awakened by a knock at her door.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

Synonyms for stupefaction

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