Antonyms for astonishment


Grammar : Noun
Spell : uh-ston-ish-muh nt
Phonetic Transcription : əˈstɒn ɪʃ mənt


Definition of astonishment

Origin :
  • 1590s; see astonish + -ment. Earlier it meant "paralysis" (1570s).
  • noun state of surprise
Example sentences :
  • If Robert was surprised, Ben Haley had even more reason for astonishment.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • And to his astonishment there was none of the shocking effect of his first drink of whisky.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Emma appeared in the doorway, her eyebrows elevated in astonishment.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • He looked at me with astonishment, and in surprise asked, "What are you doing here?"
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • To the astonishment of Cornelius, when at last they rose to go, there were tears in her eyes.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • This increased his astonishment, and did not lessen the gloom on his face.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • As he walked back to the camp he reviewed his own feelings with something like astonishment.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • "I never heard of that, John," cried Mrs. Porter, in astonishment.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • He stared in astonishment at Mortimer and Allis, his brow wrinkled in anger.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • I will not attempt to describe my astonishment in reading the note this moment received from you.
  • Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

Synonyms for astonishment

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