Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
agast
Adjective
/əˈɡæst/
Definition
Filled with shock or horror.
Examples
- She stood agast at the sight of the destruction caused by the storm.
- The audience was left agast when the magician performed his final trick.
Meaning
Agast describes a strong emotional reaction of surprise or fear in response to something shocking or unexpected.
Synonyms
- shocked
- astonished
- appalled
- horrified
- flabbergasted
