be astonished
Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words
To be in a state of great surprise.
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- She was quite astonished at his rudeness.
- He was astonished by the sheer amount of work required.
- I am absolutely astonished that you managed to finish the project on time.
- They will be astonished when they see the surprise party we've planned.
- We were astonished to learn that the company was closing down.
- You would be astonished if you knew the whole story.
- The audience was astonished by the magician's final trick.
- I've always been astonished at her ability to remember so many details.
- Are you not astonished by this incredible view from the mountaintop?
- The scientist was astonished to discover a new species in his own backyard.