n. great surprise or amazement
She had a look of astonishment on her face when she entered the room.
She had a look of astonishment on her face when she entered the room.
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The country folk stared in astonishment at the edifices in the city.
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Why did the people stare at Gyp in astonishment when he barked at Sweep?
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To his astonishment they found gold enough to make them rich and happy the rest of their lives. What does 'astonishment' mean?
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He stood there in walleyed astonishment.
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surprise; amaze; astound
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4 syllables
as-ton-ish-ment
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