Meaning & Definition of word "Astonishment"
Astonishment
/əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/
noun:
- 1. a feeling of great surprise or wonder.
- Example: The magician's final trick left the audience in a state of astonishment.
- 2. something that causes such a feeling.
- Example: Seeing the Northern Lights for the first time was an experience of pure astonishment.
- 3. the state of being astonished; amazement.
- Example: 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 of astonishment
Meaning: Mind-blowing
● Example Sentence: The movie was absolutely mind-blowing.
Meaning: Jaw-dropping
● Example Sentence: Her performance was jaw-dropping.