astonishment
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a·ston·ish·ment
(ə-stŏn'ĭsh-mənt) 
n.
n.
- Great surprise or amazement.
- A cause of amazement; a marvel.
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astonishment
noun
- The emotion aroused by something awe-inspiring or astounding: amaze, amazement, awe, marvel, wonder, wonderment. Archaic admiration, dread. See excite/bore/interest, feelings.
- One that evokes great surprise and admiration: marvel, miracle, phenomenon, prodigy, sensation, stunner, wonder, wonderment. Idioms: one for the books, the eighth wonder of the world. See good/bad.
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astonishment
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Definition: state of surprise
Antonyms: calmness, dullness, expectation, indifference, unexcitement
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