astound
Leave completely speechless
Astound means to shock or overwhelm with amazement.
The word suggests being struck nearly senseless by something unexpected: The magician's finale astounded the audience.
It's stronger than surprise or impress—closer to stun.
I was astounded to learn she'd never left the country.
Overwhelm with wonder
- stupefyOverwhelm with astonishment
- dumbfoundShock into silence
- flabbergastShock into speechlessness
- staggerWalk unsteadily, sway
stun · stupefaction · wonderment · marvel · awe · disbelief · speechless · breathtaking
To thoroughly puzzle
- perplexCause utter confusion
- baffleConfuse or perplex
- bewilderCause utter confusion
- mystifyConfuse beyond understanding
puzzle · nonplus · disconcert · befuddle · discombobulate · bemuse · disorient · confuse
Abrupt forceful shake
- startleFrighten suddenly
- electrifyExcite intensely or powerfully
- jarWide-mouthed storage vessel
- shakeTrembling or blended treat
rock · blindside · bombshell · bolt from the blue · revelation · upset · surprise · unexpected
Worthy of attention
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- spectacularStrikingly impressive to behold
- incredibleDefying easy belief
magnificent · prodigious · exceptional · stunning · outstanding · wondrous · miraculous · unbelievable
amaze
Overwhelm with wonder
- stupefyOverwhelm with astonishment
- dumbfoundShock into silence
- flabbergastShock into speechlessness
stagger · stun · stupefaction · wonderment · marvel · awe · disbelief · speechless · breathtaking · jaw-dropping
confound
To thoroughly puzzle
mystify · puzzle · nonplus · disconcert · befuddle · discombobulate · bemuse · disorient · confuse · unsettle
jolt
Abrupt forceful shake
shake · rock · blindside · bombshell · bolt from the blue · revelation · upset · surprise · unexpected · sudden
remarkable
Worthy of attention
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- spectacularStrikingly impressive to behold
incredible · magnificent · prodigious · exceptional · stunning · outstanding · wondrous · miraculous · unbelievable · mind-boggling
astoundbore
Tiresome individual or drill
underwhelm · dull · put to sleep · weary · tire