Astounded (Adjective)
Meaning
Filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock; "an amazed audience gave the magician a standing ovation"; "I stood enthralled, astonished by the vastness and majesty of the cathedral"; "astounded viewers wept at the pictures from the Oklahoma City bombing"; "stood in stunned silence"; "stunned scientists found not one but at least three viruses".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The crowd was astounded by the news of the surprise proposal at the concert.
- She stood astounded in front of the painting, taking in the intricate details and vibrant colors.
- The tourists were astounded by the sheer scale of the ancient ruins that lay before them.
- The astounded expressions on the children's faces said it all as they unwrapped their birthday gifts.
- The team of scientists was astounded by the groundbreaking discovery that challenged their previous theories.