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
Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Jamie seems astounded by her guess and says that, yes, one was.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
Internet users have been left astounded by the similarities between the two women.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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
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Adjective
Be astounded by Kilden Performing Arts Centre’s architecture, do some window shopping along Markens Gate and take a walk around the photogenic Kristiansand Cathedral.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Jamie seems astounded by her guess and says that, yes, one was.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
Internet users have been left astounded by the similarities between the two women.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounded
Adjective
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People were amazed by the way the camera captured years of activity.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Our tester was amazed by how well the bottoms fit her.—
Esme Benjamin,
People.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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In what seems like a parody of a ritual that exists mostly in the imagination of cartoonists, the proposal requires the gentleman to be on his knees offering an astonished lady a box containing a ring.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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And the writer’s astonished eyes answer: yes, that was me.—
Jayson Greene,
Time,
17 June 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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The season 26 veto meeting when Tucker chooses not to save himself and instead saves a shocked Angela.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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The reason people are so shocked about all this is not many 'Christians' and even 'pastors' actually believe the Bible.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Świątek may be surprised to be here, but Anisimova must be in total shock.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The video, which features a visibly surprised Kaitlin receiving her favorite treats and a handwritten note, has been shared across TikTok and beyond.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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“Astounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounded. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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