Astonish
/əˈstɒn.ɪʃ/
To surprise someone in a way that makes them feel amazed, like when you see a magic trick and say, "No way!
Examples
- My little brother can do a magic trick that will astonish everyone at the birthday party.
- When I saw the giant rainbow in the sky, it truly astonished me with its beautiful colors.
- The teacher's surprise announcement about our field trip astonished the whole class, and we cheered loudly.
Synonyms
amaze
surprise
shock
stun
dazzle
wonder
Antonyms
bore
calm
familiar
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