English · Emotions & Feelings
astonishment
əˈstɒnɪʃmənt
[əˈstɒnɪʃmənt]
great surprise
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A feeling of overwhelming surprise or amazement.
Example
To his astonishment, the door opened by itself.
To his astonishment, the door opened by itself.
Etymology
From 'astonish' plus '-ment'.
How & Where It’s Used
Names a state of intense surprise.