flabbergasted
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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A master manipulator, he’s both a playwright and an actor, constructing scenes that might seem impossible to pull off, then delivering a virtuoso performance that leaves everyone flabbergasted by his success.
From Los Angeles Times
Visibly flabbergasted, Beyoncé's reaction became a meme seen around the world.
From BBC
I am so flabbergasted by their total failure as hunters that I break from my chase and just gape at the roiling gold-and-red fur ball that is their two bodies.
From Literature
One former student told us he was "absolutely flabbergasted" to see his former coach in the news while others spoke of a respected and "warm, witty, fun" coach.
From BBC
A woman whose parents founded the charity Alan Carr donated his Celebrity Traitors' winnings to says the gesture has left her family "flabbergasted".
From BBC
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