astonishment | Definition of astonishment

Synonyms and Antonyms of astonishment

1 the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary

the Midwesterner's astonishment at seeing the ocean for the first time

Synonyms of astonishment

admiration, amazement, awe, wonder, wonderment

Words Related to astonishment

respect, reverence, veneration

curiosity, interest

shock, surprise

disbelief, incomprehension, incredulity

beguilement, bewitchment, captivation, enchantment, fascination

animation, enlightenment, excitement, invigoration, stimulation

absorption, engagement, engrossment, enthrallment, immersion, involvement

Near Antonyms of astonishment

apathy, disinterest, incuriosity, indifference, unconcern

boredom, doldrums, ennui, listlessness, restlessness, tedium, tiredness, weariness, weltschmerz

cheerlessness, dispiritedness, joylessness, melancholy

2 the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual

the suddenness of the thunderstorm left the picnickers in a state of astonishment

Synonyms of astonishment

amazement, shock, startlement, stupefaction, surprise (also surprize)

Words Related to astonishment

awe, wonder, wonderment

bewilderment, confusion, consternation, discomfiture, dismay