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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025

“Shrinking” is more intimate, a show about hard emotions and hanging out that happens to star a screen legend whose presence still astounds everyone.

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2023

His work ethic still astounds those around him.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2022

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

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen