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    Astonishment

    /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    a feeling of great surprise or wonder.
    The magician's final trick left the audience in a state of astonishment.
    something that causes such a feeling.
    Seeing the Northern Lights for the first time was an experience of pure astonishment.
    the state of being astonished; amazement.
    Her face was a picture of astonishment when she heard the news.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'estonnement', from 'estoner' (to astonish), from Latin 'extonare' (to thunder out).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in astonishment
    in a state of great surprise
    with astonishment
    expressing or feeling amazement

    Related Words

    astonish
    to cause someone to feel astonishment
    astonishing
    causing great surprise or wonder
    astonished
    experiencing astonishment

    Slang Meanings

    Mind-blowing
    The movie was absolutely mind-blowing.
    Jaw-dropping
    Her performance was jaw-dropping.