word
Astonishment
Uh-STAH-nih-shmuhnt
/ʌˈstɑːnɪʃmʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
astonishment
Dictionary meaning
The feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising.
Examples
- They looked at me in astonishment.
Synonyms: amazement
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