Astonishment Synonyms and Antonyms

ə-stŏnĭsh-mənt
The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring or astounding
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. amazement
  2. wonder
  3. surprise
  4. bewilderment
  5. amaze
  6. awe
  7. marvel
  8. wonderment
  9. admiration
  10. dread
One that evokes great surprise and admiration
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. marvel
  2. miracle
  3. phenomenon
  4. prodigy
  5. sensation
  6. stunner
  7. wonder
  8. wonderment
Antonyms:
  1. dullness
  2. calmness
  3. unexcitement
  4. expectation
  5. indifference

Words Related to Astonishment

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Astonishment Sentence Examples

  • A look of astonishment crossed his face as he turned.

  • To his astonishment, the Other went.

  • Her astonishment, when she felt the tiny creature inside, cannot be put in a letter.

  • He kept looking to either side of the road for familiar faces, but only saw everywhere the unfamiliar faces of various military men of different branches of the service, who all looked with astonishment at his white hat and green tail coat.

  • The French followed him with astonishment in their eyes chiefly because Pierre, unlike all the other Russians who gazed at the French with fear and curiosity, paid no attention to them.

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