Astonishment
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
Fascination and astonishment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fascination" instead a noun "Astonishment".
Fascination
Fascination noun - The power of irresistible attraction.
Astonishment and fascination are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Astonishment" instead a noun "Fascination".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- admiration and astonishment
- admiration and fascination
- excitement and astonishment
- excitement and fascination
- wonder and astonishment
- wonder and fascination
- marvel and astonishment
- marvel and fascination
- awe and astonishment
- awe and fascination
- amazement and astonishment
- amazement and fascination
- wonderment and astonishment
- wonderment and fascination
How words are described
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