Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zounds
interjection
/zaŹndz/
Definition
An exclamation of surprise or indignation.
Examples
“Zounds! I can’t believe you did that!”
“Zounds! What a beautiful sight!”
Meaning
Originally a contraction of ‘God’s wounds’, used as a mild oath expressing amazement or shock.
Synonyms
By my faith
Goodness
Heavens
