Astonished
Astonished adjective - Affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise.
Scared and astonished are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scared" instead the word "Astonished" as a verb or an adjective.
Nearby Words: astonishing, astonishment
Scared
Scared adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
Astonished and scared are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Astonished" instead the word "Scared" as a verb or an adjective.
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Eureka Moment: Shatner shows some subtle acting in the film, when he wears an astonished look on his face after leaping over a stream with his horse.note He noted that he was scared every time he jumped that creek, until now, because it wasn't real.
Source: Film / Star Trek: Generations
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