Astounded and Dismayed

Astounded

Astounded adjective - Affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise.
Usage example: were astounded to realize that we were holding the winning lottery ticket

Dismayed and astounded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dismayed" instead the word "Astounded" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Word: astounding

Dismayed

Dismayed adjective - Struck with fear, dread, or consternation.

Astounded and dismayed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Astounded" instead the word "Dismayed" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: dismay, dismaying, dismayingly
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