openmouthed

adjective open·mouthed \ˌō-pən-ˈmau̇thd, -ˈmau̇tht\

: having your mouth open usually because you are shocked or surprised

Full Definition of OPENMOUTHED

: having the mouth wide open

: struck with amazement or wonder

— open·mouth·ed·ly \-ˈmau̇-thəd-lē, -thəd-\ adverb

— open·mouth·ed·ness \-ˈmau̇-thəd-nəs, -thəd-\ noun

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15th century

Synonyms: amazed, astonished, astounded, awed, awestruck (also awestricken), dumbfounded (also dumfounded), flabbergasted, marveling (or marvelling), wondering

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