Definition of Astonishment
Astonishment
as·ton·ish·ment
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a feeling of great wonder, amazement, or surprise, the state of feeling this way;
e.g. The crowd watched in astonishment as the gymnast flipped through the air.
(noun)
a feeling of amazement, surprise, and dismay that causes some confusion or poses an obstacle or obstruction in some way;
e.g. To his astonishment, the snake had escaped from its enclosure.
(noun)
something that causes feelings of wonder, surprise, or amazement;
e.g. Each of the magician's tricks was a new astonishment for the audience.
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