astonishment
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,938 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 9,278 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising also: amazement he looked at me in astonishment
astonishment in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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To Peter's astonishment, the lady was his Aunt Jane.
The Firelight Fairy Book · Henry Beston · Chapter 1
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Stupefied with astonishment, the poor woman still refused to admit the evidence.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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And then, looking toward the bed, he saw that dirty lady, and held his breath with astonishment.
The Water-Babies · Charles Kingsley · Chapter 1
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She was, with painful astonishment, soon convinced that these were the carcasses of all sorts of insects.
Piccolissima · Adélaïde de Montgolfier · Chapter 1
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The whole court went out to see the wonder, and their astonishment was great at the sight which met their eyes.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1