B2adjectiveemotions
US/əˈstɑː.nɪʃt/
UK/əˈstɒn.ɪʃt/
very surprised, usually because something is hard to believe
In context
She was astonished to see her old teacher at the party.
We were astonished by how quickly the children learned.
He gave me an astonished look when I told him the price.
Words that go with astonished
adjective + preposition
- astonished byThey were astonished by the size of the crowd.
- astonished atI was astonished at his honesty.
adverb + adjective
- absolutely astonishedI was absolutely astonished by the news.
- genuinely astonishedShe looked genuinely astonished.
adjective + noun
- astonished lookHe gave her an astonished look.
- astonished silenceThe room fell into astonished silence.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I was astonishing when I saw the price.Correct: I was astonished when I saw the price.