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Definition astonishment in British English

astonishment noun

[uncountable] noun
/əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/
1

very great surprise

Example

A look of astonishment crossed his face.

Example

Some ministers 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.

Synonyms and related words
surprise shock astonishment
Definition astonishment in British English