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astounds

VERB

amaze

Synonyms

STRONGEST

astonish bewilder confound confuse dumbfound flabbergast overwhelm shock stagger startle stun stupefy surprise

STRONG

daze

WEAK

blow away bowl over knock over with feather take aback

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm clarify clear up enlighten expect explain

WEAK

bore dull

Example Sentences

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Having seen “The Drama” in theaters twice, what astounds me is witnessing the audience’s open-mindedness.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

He added that DiCaprio "astounds – frazzled and absurd yet also sweet and even noble, he evokes Jack Nicholson in his prime".

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

What astounds, though, are the sculpture’s extraordinary eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025

So fast to learn, Cormie’s memory also regularly astounds her, Colvin said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024

Most of them are a good decade younger than me, and this astounds me.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen