Astonish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Astonish is a verb meaning To surprise greatly.
Meaning
To surprise greatly.
Example Sentences
"I have no right to give my opinion," said Wickham, "as to his being agreeable or otherwise. I am not qualified to form one. I have known him too long and too well to be a fair judge. It is impossible for me to be impartial. But I believe your opinion of him would in general astonish — and perhaps you would not express it quite so strongly anywhere else. Here you are in your own family."
Word Forms
- astonishes
- astonishing
- astonished
Synonyms for astonish
Depending on context, synonyms include astound, flabbergast, surprise, astony, amaze.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include astound, amaze, hit, ment, stonish, bewitch.
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