1
as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
were astounded to realize that we were holding the winning lottery ticket
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as in astonished
filled with amazement or wonder
the astounded look on the tourists' faces when the police ordered them to leave the country immediately
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as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday
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Recent Examples of astounded
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The Watch What Happens Live host proceeded to ask about the current season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills while Cooper, 57, was astounded by Hamm's deep knowledge of the reality TV franchise.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
The sobbing in some of the interviews has left spectators a bit astounded.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
Countering Online Misinformation Following her diagnosis, Dr. O'Riordan was astounded by the amount of misinformation and dangerous rhetoric online.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Internet users were astounded by the new and improved look, which has led to an overwhelming positive response.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The Watch What Happens Live host proceeded to ask about the current season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills while Cooper, 57, was astounded by Hamm's deep knowledge of the reality TV franchise.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
The sobbing in some of the interviews has left spectators a bit astounded.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
Countering Online Misinformation Following her diagnosis, Dr. O'Riordan was astounded by the amount of misinformation and dangerous rhetoric online.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounded
Adjective
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People who don’t know much about the club are amazed.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The use of the laws of perspective amazed bystanders, altered the course of Western art for more than 450 years and, more recently, led to mathematical discoveries that enable elliptic curve cryptography.—
Richard Jensen,
Scientific American,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tucker Wetmore is still a little astonished by his success.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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The following day, at a Dunkin’ beneath the Capitol complex, Rhodes held forth to astonished journalists about the righteousness of the assault.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Dia is shocked when she’s chosen for a highly coveted internship, along with six other teenagers from around the world.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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As a result, the dwarf planet likely has an abundance of highly shocked material, which could be an important target for future sampling missions there.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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People might be surprised to discover that my company does not offer cost-of-living raises.—
Lance Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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If the prices of most products rise in a meaningful manner, do not be surprised that the prices of products are far less impacted, making the value KEH delivers to consumers even more significant.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Astounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounded. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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