OPENMOUTHED Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

open-mouthed

adjective

ˌō-pən-ˈmau̇t͟hd

variants also openmouthed

Definition of open-mouthed

as in wondering

filled with amazement or wonder the stunning view from the mountaintop left us open-mouthed and at a loss for words

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Recent Examples of open-mouthed Played by a Colman Domingo who is done up to look the most wax figurine of them all in a shellacking of makeup, prosthetics, and colored contacts, Joe is always either giving an avaricious open-mouthed leer or a cold-eyed glare. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026 Around his head hovers a cluster of disembodied faces — creepy alt-Altmans, their expressions ranging from anger to open-mouthed woe. — Cath Virginia, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2026 The camera panned to an open-mouthed Johansson standing in the wings. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026 The oldest of three brothers, he was followed into professional football by Bob, who played for Halifax Town, Middlesbrough, Notts County and Southend United, and then by Frank, who, from a very early age, could do things with a ball that would leave his siblings open-mouthed. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for open-mouthed

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Adjective

Once the excitement was over, Elvia Malcolm started looking through the photos on her phone and was amazed to see that some clear action shots of the chase.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Once the excitement was over, Elvia Malcolm started looking through the photos on her phone and was amazed to see some clear action shots of the chase.

— Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of amazed

Adjective

Further stories illuminate emotional realities burrowed deep within enormously likeable characters, often moving the reader (or this reader anyway) to astonished tears.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
One that draws more approving thumbs-ups, creates more astonished grins, or pulls more phones from pockets for impromptu photographs and video—especially in stunning Verde Ermes metallic paint.

— Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026

Definition of astonished

Adjective

Separate recyclables and food waste from general waste, use the blue bags for what is left, and don't be surprised if your host checks your work.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The only surprising thing would be if anybody is surprised at how great Larry David’s new HBO show is.

— Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026

Definition of surprised

Adjective

Williams and Mboko were solid, and at times spectacular, during a 7-6(2), 6-2 win over Routliffe and Melichar-Martinez, who seemed a little over-awed by the situation in front of them.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 21 June 2026
Simmons, who would miss the induction ceremony due to an undisclosed family emergency (the band’s representative affirmed all is well), was also equal parts honored and awed.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 June 2026

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