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astonishment
noun as·ton·ish·ment \ə-ˈstä-nish-mənt\
: a feeling of being very surprised
Full Definition of ASTONISHMENT
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: something that astonishes : a cause of amazement or wonder
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First Known Use of ASTONISHMENT
1566
Related to ASTONISHMENT
- Synonyms
- admiration, amazement, wonder, awe, wonderment
Rhymes with ASTONISHMENT
ASTONISHMENT Defined for Kids
astonishment
noun as·ton·ish·ment \ə-ˈstä-nish-mənt\
Definition of ASTONISHMENT for Kids
: great surprise or wonder : amazement <We watched in astonishment.>
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