Astound

/əˈstaʊnd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to shock or greatly surprise someone.

The magician's final trick astounded the entire audience.

to fill with bewilderment or wonder.

The scientist's groundbreaking discovery astounded her colleagues.

to impress someone greatly.

He was astounded by the breathtaking beauty of the landscape.

to overwhelm with awe or amazement.

The performances at the festival astounded all who attended.

From Middle English 'astounden', from Old French 'estoundre', from Latin 'ex-' + 'stupere' (to be stunned)

astound the public

To amaze or surprise the general population.

astound with talent

To impress others with one's skills or abilities.

astounding

Causing astonishment; remarkable.

astonishing

Very surprising; difficult to believe.

stunning

Extremely impressive or attractive.

Blow someone's mind

The concert was so good it totally blew my mind!

Drop jaws

Her performance dropped jaws all over the place.