Synonyms of astounded

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adjective

ə-ˈstau̇n-dəd 

1

as in amazed

affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise

were astounded to realize that we were holding the winning lottery ticket

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unruffled
• nonchalant
• casual
• blasé

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

astounded

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verb

past tense of astound

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of astounded

Adjective

The thousands who came to see his 1857 painting of Niagara Falls, first in the United States and then in Britain, were astounded by its immense scale and unique perspective. — Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

Even players were astounded by Sterling’s commitment. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 May 2026

Verb

The film features numerous long-winded monologues, including one delivered by Tracy that astounded Shatner on set. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026

Playing with composure and maturity that astounded his most veteran teammates, Anthony cemented himself as Boston’s leadoff man and put their AL East rivals on notice. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025