Synonyms of astonishment
11 similar words
Another word for astonishment is wonder. Other synonyms of astonishment are amazement, wonderment and stupefaction.
Synonyms and similar words for astonishment
nounThe feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.
- amazementThe condition of being amazed; a state of overwhelming wonder, as from surprise or sudden fear, horror, or admiration...
- stupefactionThe state of extreme shock or astonishment.
- wonderA sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable...
- wondermentWonder; astonishment.
nounLoss of mental faculties, inability to think or use one's senses.
nounLoss of composure or presence of mind.
- consternationAmazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement...
- dismay
Meaning of astonishment
- noun The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.
- noun Something very surprising.
- noun Loss of physical sensation; inability to move a part of the body.
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Questions about synonyms of astonishment
- What is another word for astonishment?
- Astonishment has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wonder, amazement, wonderment and stupefaction.
- What does astonishment mean?
- Astonishment means the feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.
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