Astonish

Pronunciation: /əˈstɑːnɪʃ/

Astonish (verb)

  1. To surprise someone very much, often because something is unexpected or hard to believe.
  2. To impress someone greatly with a person’s ability, results, or knowledge.
  3. To make people feel shocked or amazed by new information or a surprising discovery.

Examples

  • The sudden noise astonished everyone in the room.
  • Her calm reply astonished me more than the question.