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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“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
The sight made his skin sting with astonishment.
From Literature
A mountain rescue team has spoken of its astonishment after more than £38,000 was raised after it settled an unpaid hotel bill for two walkers.
From BBC
In Panama City, the Mulino administration watched the deal talks in astonishment because licenses granted by Panama don’t allow the participation of foreign state-owned firms.
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