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astonishment
What does astonishment mean?
astonishment (noun): the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use astonishment in a sentence?
- He looked at me in astonishment. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce astonishment?
/əˈstɑnɪʃmənt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does astonishment come from?
From astonish + -ment.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of astonishment?
Words related to astonishment
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “astonishment” mean?
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
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a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
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a cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah"
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the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
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Which word is closest in meaning to “astonishment”?
integrity
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explosion
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amazement
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reception
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