Synonyms for

Aston

Verb / ˈæstʌn / Another word for aston — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'aston' means to surprise or amaze someone.

Synonyms & similar words

amaze surprise startle astound stun shock bewilder daze flabbergast impress overwhelm dazzle stagger gobsmack stupefy floor boggle perplex captivate

Synonyms by register

Formal

amazement bewilderment consternation disbelief

Informal

shock surprise wow mind-blown

Literary

wonder awe stupefaction

Antonyms

calm unimpressed unmoved apathetic indifferent unconcerned

Common collocations

  • great aston
  • utter aston
  • aston and disbelief
  • in aston
  • aston on his face
  • a look of aston
  • stunned into aston

Word family

noun astonishment
verb astonish
adjective astonishing
adverb astonishingly

Usage note

Aston is an archaic word for astonishment, rarely used in modern English. It is primarily found in older literature or specific historical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The fireworks display will astonish everyone.
  2. I was astonished to see a rainbow in the sky.
  3. Her remarkable talent for singing astonishes the judges.
  4. The unexpected news left me astonished.
  5. The magic trick will astonish the audience.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
  • Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer
  • Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. - Charles R. Swindoll

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