Astonishment and Ennui

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Astonishment noun - The rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary.

Usage example: the Midwesterner's astonishment at seeing the ocean for the first time

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Ennui is an antonym for astonishment.

Nearby Words: astonishing, astonish, astonished

Ennui noun - The state of being bored.

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Astonishment is an antonym for ennui.

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