astonishment
Americannoun
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overpowering wonder or surprise; amazement.
He looked with astonishment at his friends.
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an object or cause of amazement.
noun
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extreme surprise; amazement
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a cause of amazement
Other Word Forms
- superastonishment noun
Etymology
Origin of astonishment
Example Sentences
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He wrote to his brother to share his astonishment.
From Literature
"I had seen the fjord and notable mountain features in the satellite images, but being there in person filled me with astonishment at what had happened."
From Science Daily
In a letter to the board, Tepper said he “looked on with a certain astonishment” at Whirlpool’s recent issuance of equity at a high cost of capital, which he said seemingly exceeded 10%.
“Here it is. It says, ‘a marvel; that which arouses awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration.’”
From Literature
Most of the kids sat in wide-eyed astonishment.
From Literature
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