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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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 14 June 2024
But Bridges was astounded at the lengths staff took to keep her, her family and her son comfortable.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 12 May 2024
On LinkedIn and on X, the site formerly known as Twitter, longtime sellers seemed astounded by some of Jassy’s comments, including his characterization of the company’s relationship with the small businesses selling through its site.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
The result has left pet owners astounded with how this natural alternative has been able to help their pets with a number of different everyday issues.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
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Sadness is astounded because this is not who Riley is yet Anxiety is adamant that this is who Riley needs to be.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 14 June 2024
But Bridges was astounded at the lengths staff took to keep her, her family and her son comfortable.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 12 May 2024
On LinkedIn and on X, the site formerly known as Twitter, longtime sellers seemed astounded by some of Jassy’s comments, including his characterization of the company’s relationship with the small businesses selling through its site.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
The result has left pet owners astounded with how this natural alternative has been able to help their pets with a number of different everyday issues.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
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“Astounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounded. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
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