English Dictionary
Definition of “astound”
astound (əˈstaʊnd
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Definitions
verb
- (tr) to overwhelm with amazement and wonder; bewilder
Word Origin
C17: from astoned amazed, from Old French estoné, from estoner to astonish
Synonyms
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amaze,
surprise,
overwhelm,
astonish,
stagger,
bewilder,
daze,
confound,
stupefy,
stun,
take your breath away boggle the mind
dumbfound,
flabbergast,
Usage examples
Come the final days, according to her admirers, she would astound all with an even greater performance, from even more exquisite pipes.
Ian St James Awards, At the Stroke of Twelve (1989)Corporate media never fails to astound even the most jaded viewer.
Outlook India (2005)Farewell 1 will astound fans of the Eagles ' defining Hell Freezes Over tour for this simple reason: it is an infinitely better show.
Australian News Misc (2004)
