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flabbergasted
This term conveys a state of shock so intense that it renders a person momentarily speechless or paralyzed. It carries a more visceral, dramatic tone than "surprised" or "amazed," often implying a sense of bewilderment or disbelief in the face of something unexpected.
While it describes a powerful emotion, the word is frequently used in a slightly hyperbolic or lighthearted manner in casual conversation. It is less common in formal academic writing, where "astonished" or "stunned" would be preferred to maintain a neutral tone.
Meanings
Examples
I was absolutely flabbergasted when she told me she was quitting her job.
He stood there flabbergasted by the sudden revelation of his true identity.
I am flabbergasted to find out that we actually won the lottery.
She looked completely flabbergasted as he dropped to one knee and proposed.
The professor was flabbergasted by the student's brilliant solution to the problem.
I was flabbergasted to see a dragon flying over the castle walls.
They were flabbergasted by the sheer scale of the ancient ruins.
Wait, he actually said that? I am just flabbergasted.