Added 9 October 2026 astonished /æ- -d/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about astonished at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock. an amazed audience gave the magician a standing ovation Related Words: astoniedastoundedamazedsurprisedstunnedshockedflabbergastedstartleddumbfoundedsurprisingspookedbaffled Back to today's word