Expressions Of Astonishment

4 words in this vocabulary list

verb to cause someone to feel extremely surprised or impressed

  • The intricate details of the architecture never cease to amaze me.
  • I am always amazed by how fast he can run.
  • That movie totally amazed me, it was lit!
  • Her talent for storytelling never fails to amaze her audience.

adjective describing someone with their mouth wide open in surprise or shock

  • The audience sat openmouthed as the opera singer hit a high note.
  • I was openmouthed when I saw the price of that designer handbag.
  • My friends were totally openmouthed when I showed them the latest gossip.
  • The team was left openmouthed after their unexpected victory in the championship game.

adjective causing intense surprise, disgust, or dismay; very surprising or upsetting

  • The news of the scandal was truly shocking to the public.
  • I can't believe how shocking that movie ending was!
  • That plot twist was so shocking, I couldn't even handle it.
  • The sudden change in weather was shocking, like a slap in the face.

adjective describing something that is difficult to believe or accept

  • The scientific discovery was truly unbelievable to the research community.
  • I can't believe how unbelievable that movie was!
  • That party was so lit, it was unbelievable!
  • Her talent on the piano is unbelievable, like she was born to play.