Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flabbergast

verb
/ˈflæbəɡæst/
Definition
To shock or surprise someone greatly.
Examples
  • She was flabbergasted by the news of her promotion.
  • The magician’s tricks never fail to flabbergast the audience.
Meaning
When someone is flabbergasted, they are completely astonished or bewildered by something unexpected.
Synonyms
  • astonish
  • astound
  • surprise
  • stupefy