1. 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.