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ASTONIED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does astonied mean?
• ASTONIED (adjective)
The adjective ASTONIED has 1 sense:
1. filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
Familiarity information: ASTONIED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
Synonyms:
amazed; astonied; astonished; astounded; stunned
Context example:
stunned scientists found not one but at least three viruses
Similar:
surprised (taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment)
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