Definition of astonishment Astonishment

/ʌstɑˈnɪʃmʌnt/ - [ustanishmunt] - as•ton•ish•ment

We found 9 definitions of astonishment from 5 different sources.

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What does astonishment mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: astonishments

astonishment - the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising; "he looked at me in astonishment"
  amazement
  feeling the experiencing of affective and emotional states; "she had a feeling of euphoria"; "he had terrible feelings of guilt"; "I disliked him and the feeling was mutual"
  wonderment, admiration, wonder a favorable judgment; "a small token in admiration of your works"
  surprise the act of surprising someone
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • astonishment (Noun)
    amazement, great surprise.
  • astonishment (Noun)
    An amazing thing or phenomenon.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • astonishment (n.)
    The condition of one who is stunned. Hence: Numbness; loss of sensation; stupor; loss of sense.
  • astonishment (n.)
    Dismay; consternation.
  • astonishment (n.)
    The overpowering emotion excited when something unaccountable, wonderful, or dreadful is presented to the mind; an intense degree of surprise; amazement.
  • astonishment (n.)
    The object causing such an emotion.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • astonishment
    Overpowering wonder or surprise.

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