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Definition of astonishment:

Dismay; consternation.
The condition of one who is stunned. Hence: Numbness; loss of sensation; stupor; loss of sense.
The object causing such an emotion.
The overpowering emotion excited when something unaccountable, wonderful, or dreadful is presented to the mind; an intense degree of surprise; amazement.

Synonyms:

good, miracle, admiration, perplexity, excite, confusion, feelings, dread, amazement, prodigy, amaze, sensation, stunner, phenomenon.

amazement (part of speech: noun)
- bewilderment,
- awe,
- shock,
- surprise,
- wonder,
- amazement
wonder (part of speech: noun)
- fascination,
- amazement,
- shock,
- marvel,
- reverence,
- wonder,
- awe,
- bewilderment,
- wonderment
surprise (part of speech: noun)
- surprise

Usage examples:

Whereupon Sidonia at last came to the door with looks of great astonishment, and demanded what his Grace could want.

- "Sidonia The Sorceress V1", William Mienhold.
And seeing my look of astonishment, " I walked in my sleep last night.

- "A Woman Named Smith", Marie Conway Oemler.
Patricia sat up in astonishment.

- "Patricia Brent, Spinster", Herbert Jenkins.