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Definition astonishment in American English

astonishment noun

[uncountable] noun
/əˈstɑnɪʃmənt/
1

very great surprise

Example

A look of astonishment crossed his face.

Example

Some executives expressed astonishment that they could no longer travel first class.

Example

"Are you really leaving?" asked Felix in astonishment.

Example

To my astonishment it was dark when I woke up.

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Definition astonishment in American English