astonished
Example Sentences
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“I was astonished,” Mr. Solomon writes, “to see how extensive and serious the plans for human space exploration had become.”
Meloni said she was astonished by his words, adding, “Friendship requires respect.”
Grandma had been astonished when none of the Palmers knew anything about an earthquake.
From Literature
"It goes without saying that I'm very happy, and very proud, but at the same time astonished."
From Barron's
As he bowled up Downing Street to start his new job, he joked to astonished reporters that it was "third time lucky".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
