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Antonyms for openmouthed


Grammar : Adj
Spell : oh-puhn-mouthd, -moutht
Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ pənˈmaʊðd, -ˈmaʊθt



Definition of openmouthed

  • As in spellbound : adj enchanted, fascinated
  • As in breathless : adj astounded
Example sentences :
  • The Swifts and Bud froze, openmouthed, at the newscaster's words.
  • Extract from : « Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung » by Victor Appleton
  • George, the squire, gazed in openmouthed wonder, and his mouth remained open until he entered the fore-court of the palace.
  • Extract from : « Complete Short Works » by Georg Ebers
  • And away we went, Hal heading our procession through the streets, shouting a rollicking song, the baby staring at him openmouthed.
  • Extract from : « Paul Kelver » by Jerome Klapka, AKA Jerome K. Jerome
  • Tom and Astro crowded into the air lock and looked around, openmouthed.
  • Extract from : « Treachery in Outer Space » by Carey Rockwell and Louis Glanzman
  • Roger sat staring at her, openmouthed, until he heard a loud cough and saw Logan trying to hide a smile.
  • Extract from : « The Space Pioneers » by Carey Rockwell
  • Two of the constables moved towards me, while the rest of the yokels stared at me openmouthed.
  • Extract from : « The Coming of the King » by James Hocking
  • He opened the inner hatch and stepped into the control deck to see Roger staring at the teleceiver in openmouthed astonishment.
  • Extract from : « Sabotage in Space » by Carey Rockwell
  • The other two listened to him, openmouthed, and at last burst out laughing.
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
  • The little maid shrank back, terrified, while the amazed domino players looked, openmouthed.
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for openmouthed

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