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/əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/ · as.ton.ish.ment
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- The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise. The class looked on in astonishment as their teacher proceeded to tear the pages out of the textbook.
- Something very surprising. The news of the surprise party was a source of astonishment for the guest of honor.
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- Loss of physical sensation; inability to move a part of the body. The patient experienced temporary astonishment in her arm after the surgery.
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Did you know? The word 'astonishment' is often used to describe a strong emotional response to something unexpected or remarkable, such as a breathtaking work of art or a remarkable scientific discovery.