astonishment
Meaning
a feeling of great surprise or wonder (আশ্চর্যতা)
Pronunciation
অ্যাস্টোনিশমেন্ট (æ'sṭōniśmēnṭ)
Synonyms
amazement, surprise, shock, wonder, disbelief, marvel, stunning, bewilderment
Synonyms
She looked at the magician in amazement.
To his surprise, she arrived early.
The news caused a shock among the community.
The display was a wonder to behold.
There was a moment of disbelief before he accepted what had happened.
She gazed at the painting in marvel.
The sunset was stunning beyond belief.
His bewilderment was clear when he heard the news.
Antonyms
There was a sense of familiarity in his surroundings.
In expectation of her arrival, he paced back and forth.
His routine was defined by regularity.
The ordinariness of the day felt comforting.
The predictability of his actions made him boring.
She felt a sense of boredom during the lecture.
His unreadiness to adapt showed when faced with change.
The dullness of the presentation left the audience disengaged.
Phrases
To her astonishment, her friends threw her a surprise party.
He gazed with astonishment at the giant sculpture.
She stood in astonishment as the magic trick unfolded.
The performance was enough to fill the audience with astonishment.
He looked in astonishment at the impossible feat.