astonishes
Leaves jaws dropping
Astonishes means to amaze or fill with sudden wonder.
Something astonishes when it exceeds expectations or defies belief: Her generosity astonishes me.
The word carries more force than surprises but less than shocks—it suggests being struck with wonder rather than distress.
It astonishes me that anyone still believes that.
Astonishing thing or feeling
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- captivateHold attention irresistibly
- enchantMagically captivate someone
- fascinateIntensely attract and hold
mesmerize · spellbind · enthral · enrapture · transfix · dazzle · bedazzle · electrify
Shock into speechlessness
- stupefyOverwhelm with astonishment
- dumbfoundShock into silence
- staggerWalk unsteadily, sway
- bewilderCause utter confusion
gobsmack · floor · bowl over · knock sideways · take aback · blindside · confound · nonplus
Inability to accept something
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- doubtLack of firm belief
- suspicionSense of unease about motives
- distrustAbsence of confidence
questioning · unbelievable · implausible · unfathomable · inconceivable · unthinkable · impossible · beyond belief
marvel
Astonishing thing or feeling
fascinate · mesmerize · spellbind · enthral · enrapture · transfix · dazzle · bedazzle · electrify · thrill
flabbergast
Shock into speechlessness
bewilder · gobsmack · floor · bowl over · knock sideways · take aback · blindside · confound · nonplus · daze
incredulity
Inability to accept something
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- doubtLack of firm belief
- suspicionSense of unease about motives
distrust · questioning · unbelievable · implausible · unfathomable · inconceivable · unthinkable · impossible · beyond belief · mind-boggling
astonishesbores
Drills or tires
numbs · dulls · wearies · tires · puts to sleep
astonishesexpects
Assumes as likely
meets expectations · confirms · reassures · validates · goes without saying
astonish, astonishing, astonished, astonishment, astonishingly