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astonished

UK
/əˈstɒnɪʃt/
US
/əˈstɑːnɪʃt/

Translations

astonishedadjective
more astonished
Comp.
most astonished
Super.
UK
/əˈstɒn.ɪʃt/
US
/əˈstɑː.nɪʃt/
She was astonished by the unexpected news of her promotion.
Elle était étonnée par la nouvelle inattendue de sa promotion.
Additional translations
stupéfaitPlus fort qu’« étonné » ; exprime une surprise marquée.
Synonyms
amazed
astounded
surprised
shocked
flabbergasted
stunned
dumbfounded
bewildered
Antonyms
unimpressed
bored
unmoved
astonishedpast participle
UK
/əˈstɒnɪʃt/
US
/əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
Used as the past participle of the verb "astonish", functioning adjectivally.
He looked astonished when the lights suddenly went out.
Il avait l’air étonné lorsque les lumières se sont soudainement éteintes.
Additional translations
stupéfaitPlus fort qu’« étonné » ; registre courant.
astonishverb

astonished

Past Simple

astonished
Past Simple
astonished
Past Participle
astonishing
Gerund
UK
/əˈstɒnɪʃ/
US
/əˈstɑːnɪʃ/
The magician's incredible trick managed to astonish the entire audience.
Le tour incroyable du magicien a réussi à étonner tout le public.
Additional translations
surprendrePlus neutre; peut rendre l’idée de surprise soudaine.
sidérerPlus fort, souvent dans un registre expressif ou soutenu.
Synonyms
amaze
astound
surprise
startle
shock
bewilder
dumbfound
stun
Antonyms
bore
calm
disappoint

Definitions

astonishedadjective
Feeling or showing great surprise or wonder.
She was astonished by the unexpected news of her promotion.
astonishedpast participle
Struck with great surprise; amazed.
He looked astonished when the lights suddenly went out.
astonishverb
To fill with sudden and overpowering surprise or wonder; amaze.
The magician's incredible trick managed to astonish the entire audience.
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