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adjective

ə-ˈstau̇n-dəd How to pronounce astounded (audio)
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1
as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise were astounded to realize that we were holding the winning lottery ticket

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2
as in astonished
filled with amazement or wonder the astounded look on the tourists' faces when the police ordered them to leave the country immediately

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verb

past tense of astound
as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday

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Recent Examples of astounded
Adjective
His producers were astounded, but horrified that it had been achieved using AI. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 May 2026 Shortly after, the director saw Holbrook playing Johnny Cash in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, and was astounded by the actor’s range. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Verb
The film features numerous long-winded monologues, including one delivered by Tracy that astounded Shatner on set. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026 Playing with composure and maturity that astounded his most veteran teammates, Anthony cemented himself as Boston’s leadoff man and put their AL East rivals on notice. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for astounded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astounded
  1. amazed
  2. astonished
  3. surprised
  4. stunned
  5. shocked
  6. startled
Adjective
  • Experts are amazed to see such progress in the humanoid robot industry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • When ChatGPT came out in 2022, a lot of people were amazed at how human-like the bot was.
    — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of amazed
Adjective
  • Further stories illuminate emotional realities burrowed deep within enormously likeable characters, often moving the reader (or this reader anyway) to astonished tears.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
  • One that draws more approving thumbs-ups, creates more astonished grins, or pulls more phones from pockets for impromptu photographs and video—especially in stunning Verde Ermes metallic paint.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Definition of astonished
Verb
  • Bruce Springsteen surprised the coastal crowd during Bleachers‘ show in Asbury Park to deliver a pair of nostalgic Jersey-centric songs on Friday night.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In this time, Lamb surprised some people by voting to ordain Gene Robinson, a gay man, as bishop in 2003.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of surprised
Adjective
  • Vehicles were buried, and some stunned survivors were caked in mud.
    — Shristi Kafle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Debris hung from tree branches and wires, vehicles were buried and some stunned survivors were caked in mud.
    — Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of stunned
Verb
  • In 1974, the New York City music scene was shocked into consciousness by the violently new and raw sound of a band of misfits from Queens called the Ramones.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The family's decision to return home to Harry's home country after six years in California shocked both sides of the Atlantic, sparking a range of reactions from confusion to celebration.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of shocked
Verb
  • Of those who were injured, officials said that many were hurt while falling down or hitting themselves against furniture after being startled by the earthquake while sleeping.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There’s nothing worse than waking up in the middle of a super restful sleep cycle, whether you are startled by the neighbor’s dog or an unwanted text message.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of startled

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“Astounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounded. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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