Synonyms for

Dumbfounded

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

Definition

to be so shocked or surprised that you cannot speak

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. She was dumbfounded when she found out she won the lottery.
  2. I was dumbfounded by the amazing magic trick.
  3. The teacher was dumbfounded when the student knew the answer before it was even asked.
  4. He was dumbfounded when he saw the size of the fish he caught.
  5. The crowd was dumbfounded by the singer's incredible voice.

Quotes

  • 'I was left dumbfounded by the realization that I had never actually looked at the moon before.' - Saim A. Cheeda
  • 'I was dumbfounded by the amount of people that came out to see me at the airport.' - Taylor Swift
  • 'I was dumbfounded by how much I loved him.' - Sylvia Day

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