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also openmouthed
as in wondering
filled with amazement or wonder
the stunning view from the mountaintop left us open-mouthed and at a loss for words
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Recent Examples of open-mouthed
The camera panned to an open-mouthed Johansson standing in the wings.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
The oldest of three brothers, he was followed into professional football by Bob, who played for Halifax Town, Middlesbrough, Notts County and Southend United, and then by Frank, who, from a very early age, could do things with a ball that would leave his siblings open-mouthed.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
The oldest of three brothers, he was followed into professional football by Bob, who played for Halifax Town, Middlesbrough, Notts County and Southend United, and then by Frank, who, from a very early age, could do things with a ball that would leave his siblings open-mouthed.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-mouthed
Adjective
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Don’t Keep Sitting in the Same Old Blind I’m amazed at how many hunters will pick a field edge to hunt for the season and just wait… and wait.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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On every stop, journalists were amazed by the American public’s rapturous response to Edward.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Live, the 11-year-old actor shared his astonished reaction to getting the note.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Connie is bewildered but happy about this.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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This sometimes left audience members bewildered about what had actually happened.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Experts Say Curiosity Drove Inky, Not Distress Aquarium officials were not entirely surprised by the escape, noting that octopuses are known for their curiosity, problem-solving abilities and capacity to slip through extremely small spaces.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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People were genuinely surprised to see David sitting happily among these big animals and see the babies.—
Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Castro, who spent the day with Mejia and often translated for her, described Mejia as awed and giddy throughout the day.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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And the second-to-none acoustics, with 10,000 state-of-the-art fiber panels that project sound throughout the theater, will leave you awed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Open-mouthed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-mouthed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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