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
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
Countering Online Misinformation Following her diagnosis, Dr. O'Riordan was astounded by the amount of misinformation and dangerous rhetoric online.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
In an interview with Rolling Stone in 1998, he was astounded by the success of his show.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 2025
Many viewers in the comments were astounded at how well Jadyn's wife actually did.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The sobbing in some of the interviews has left spectators a bit astounded.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
Countering Online Misinformation Following her diagnosis, Dr. O'Riordan was astounded by the amount of misinformation and dangerous rhetoric online.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
In an interview with Rolling Stone in 1998, he was astounded by the success of his show.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 2025
Many viewers in the comments were astounded at how well Jadyn's wife actually did.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounded
Adjective
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Britney Spears is amazed by her son Jayden's musical talent — and is letting the world know.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Friends who come by to hang out are always amazed by the squishy, sink-right-in feeling of my bed.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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The nearly two-and-a-half-minute clip shows many of the original film's iconic scenes, including Lilo's astonished discovery of the mysterious blue alien Stitch.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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An astonished Lara asks them to move to the crew mess, which makes Wihan huff and puff in irritation.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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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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And it’s paid off; Laymon notes that several people are surprised to see his name in the end credits and even more shocked to realize that the grizzled man sporting scruffy stubble is Stewart.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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In the video, a shocked Dobrev walks into a room full of white rose petals complete with a beautiful flower archway.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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But Marcia Fulton, mother of 15-year-old victim Desiree Wheatley, told USA TODAY that she was disappointed in the stay but not surprised.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Kris, 69, seemed surprised at the topic even crossing her daughter's mind.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Astounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounded. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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