Astonied
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈstɒnid/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Astonied is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of astony.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of astony.
More Meanings
- (archaic, poetic) In shock or confusion; bewildered, astonished.
Example Sentences
Surpriz’d with feare and hideous reuenge, I ſtand agaſt: but moſt aſtonied To ſee his choller ſhut in ſecrete thoughtes, And wrapt in ſilence of his angry ſoule.
Then were assembled vnto me euery one that trembled at the words of the God of Israel, because of the transgression of those that had bene caried away, and I sate astonied, vntill the euening sacrifice.
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Synonyms for astonied
Depending on context, synonyms include astounded, astonished, stunned, surprised, amazed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include astounded, astonished, amazed, surprised, stunned, astunned.
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