Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of surprise and wonder, typically because of something unexpected or remarkable

“The news of the wedding came as a great astonishment to her family.”

2. noun

a state of being amazed or shocked, often because of something surprising or incredible

“The tourists felt astonishment at the grandeur of the ancient temple.”

3. verb

to surprise or shock someone, typically because of something unexpected or remarkable

“The magician’s trick astonished the audience with its cleverness.”