verb
- to surprise someone very much; to amaze
Examples
- The magician’s trick astonished the entire audience.
- Her sudden decision to quit her job astonished her family.
- The speed of technological progress continues to astonish scientists.
- It astonishes me how quickly children learn new languages.
- The athlete’s comeback performance astonished sports fans worldwide.
- The discovery of ancient artifacts astonished the archaeologists.
- His generosity never fails to astonish those who know him.