Synonyms of astonished

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adjective

ə-ˈstä-nisht 

1

as in amazed

affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise

was astonished at seeing a cow wandering down Main Street

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazed
• stunned
• shocked
• surprised
• horrified
• appalled
• astounded
• dumbstruck
• startled
• thunderstruck
• awestruck
• flabbergasted
• dumbfounded
• stupefied
• bewildered
• aghast
• overwhelmed
• dazed
• bowled over
• dismayed
• awed
• confused
• blindsided
• awesome
• wide-eyed
• widemouthed
• open-mouthed
• agape

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unruffled
• nonchalant
• casual
• blasé

2

as in wondering

filled with amazement or wonder

grandparents astonished at how much their grandchildren had grown in the past year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazed
• wondering
• surprised
• bewildered
• awed
• marveling
• astounded
• stunned
• flabbergasted
• dumbfounded
• awestruck
• puzzled
• startled
• open-mouthed
• bemused
• overwhelmed
• staggered
• stupefied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unimpressed
• indifferent
• disinterested
• unconcerned
• uninterested
• dispassionate
• impassive
• bored
• unemotional
• jaded
• incurious
• emotionless

astonished

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verb

past tense of astonish

as in surprised

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazed
• surprised
• stunned
• shocked
• startled
• astounded
• flabbergasted
• dumbfounded
• stupefied
• rocked
• thunderstruck
• bewildered
• perplexed
• confused
• floored
• disconcerted
• bowled over
• nonplussed
• dismayed
• befuddled
• dazed
• took aback
• took by surprise
• blindsided
• jarred
• confounded
• muddled
• discomfited
• blew away
• shook up
• knocked for a loop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of astonished

Adjective

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

Live, the 11-year-old actor shared his astonished reaction to getting the note. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Dec. 2025

Verb

The crowd in the picture was equally astonished while the event unfolded. — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026

The documentary, which astonished critics at its surprise world premiere Sunday night at the Telluride Film Festival, could upend how the public sees her. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026