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Antonyms for dumbfounding


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



Definition of dumbfounding

Origin :
  • 1650s, from dumb (adj.) + ending from confound.
  • verb astound, confuse
Example sentences :
  • There is a dumbfounding fire along the route—and we are right in the midst of the stricken zone.
  • Extract from : « A Blue Devil of France » by G. P. Capart
  • For the rest of the citizens it was dumbfounding beyond human comprehension.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

Synonyms for dumbfounding

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