adjective
- unable to speak or react because of surprise, shock, or confusion
Usage: often used as a predicate adjective (e.g., 'I was dumfounded'); past participle of 'dumfound' (verb), but commonly used as an adjective
Examples
- She was dumfounded when she learned she had won the lottery.
- The audience sat dumfounded after the magician's incredible trick.
- He looked dumfounded when his friend revealed the surprise party.
- The teacher was dumfounded by the student's unexpected answer.
- They were dumfounded to discover the truth about what had happened.
- I stood dumfounded, unable to find the right words to say.