astonied

[ uh-ston-eed ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. dazed; bewildered; filled with consternation.

astonied

/ əˈstɒnɪd /

adjective

1. archaic.
   stunned; dazed

Word History and Origins

Origin of astonied¹

1300–50; Middle English, past participle of astonyen to astonish; -ed ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of astonied¹

C14: from astonyen to astonish

Example Sentences

He heard the snap of the spring-lock like something bursting in his brain, and sat astonied.

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Then forthwithal Gareth rushed upon Sir Launcelot, and gave him a great stroke upon his helm so hard that he was astonied.

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And when they heard these words they fell down to the earth and were astonied; and therewith was a great clearness.

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Then was the king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were astonied.

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"Nay, ye go too far with me," quoth the baron, sore moved; and so confounded and astonied was he that he became all shamed.

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