Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dumbfound
verb
/ˈdʌm.faʊnd/
Definition
to greatly astonish or amaze someone, leaving them temporarily speechless.
Examples
- She was dumbfounded when she received the surprise gift from her friend.
- The magician’s tricks never failed to dumbfound the audience.
- He stood dumbfounded after hearing the shocking news about the event.
Meaning
When someone is dumbfounded, they are so surprised that they cannot react or respond. This often occurs in situations where the mind is overwhelmed by unexpected news or events.
Synonyms
- astonish
- astound
- thunderstruck
- speechless
- flabbergast
