astonied

adjective as·ton·ied \ə-ˈstä-nēd\

Definition of ASTONIED

archaic : deprived briefly of the power to act : dazed

archaic : filled with consternation or dismay

Middle English, from past participle of astonien

First Known Use: 14th century

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