Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
astonish
verb
/əˈstɒn.ɪʃ/
Definition
to surprise or impress someone greatly
Examples
- She was astonished to learn she had won the award.
- The magician’s tricks never fail to astonish the audience.
- His ability to speak six languages astonishes everyone.
Meaning
To cause someone to feel surprised or amazed by something unexpected or remarkable.
Synonyms
- surprise
- astound
- impress
- startle
- bewilder
