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Antonyms for dumbfounded


Grammar : Adj
Spell : duhm-found, duhm-found
Phonetic Transcription : dʌmˈfaʊnd, ˈdʌmˌfaʊnd



Definition of dumbfounded

Origin :
  • past participle adjective from dumbfound.
  • adj astounded, confused
Example sentences :
  • Dumbfounded was a colorless word to describe her state of mind.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • Captain Price was so dumbfounded that for a moment words failed him.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • Then the two withdrew, dumbfounded, to a corner of the room.
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • I was dumbfounded for the instant, and scarce knew how to act.
  • Extract from : « Adventures and Recollections » by Bill o'th' Hoylus End
  • I was dumbfounded at this fresh and more intimate glimpse of her.
  • Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Jon was dumbfounded when he saw the bolt ricochet off the ship.
  • Extract from : « Acid Bath » by Vaseleos Garson
  • The others had waited in a state of suspension, dumbfounded at what was going on.
  • Extract from : « Jerry » by Jean Webster
  • When requested to deliver the dogs to Simpson, Alfred was dumbfounded.
  • Extract from : « Watch Yourself Go By » by Al. G. Field
  • Seaton paused, dumbfounded, in the act of lighting his pipe.
  • Extract from : « The Skylark of Space » by Edward Elmer Smith and Lee Hawkins Garby
  • At the sight of the cat he was so dumbfounded that his reason wavered for a moment.
  • Extract from : « The Story of a Cat » by mile Gigault de La Bdollire

Synonyms for dumbfounded

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