astonishment
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noun \ə-ˈstä-nish-mənt\Definition of ASTONISHMENT
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: something that astonishes : a cause of amazement or wonder
See Examples of ASTONISHMENT
- The garden's beauty filled me with astonishment.
- A crowd watched in astonishment as he jumped from the bridge.
- They discovered to their astonishment that their car had been stolen.
- Much to the astonishment of her friends and family, she left school to pursue her acting career.
First Known Use of ASTONISHMENT
1566
Related to ASTONISHMENT
- Synonyms
- admiration, amazement, wonder, awe, wonderment
Rhymes with ASTONISHMENT
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