What is another word for flabbergasted?
Synonyms & Antonyms of flabbergasted
- amazed,
- astonished,
- astounded,
- awestruck.
- (also awestricken),
- bowled over,
- dumbfounded.
- (also dumfounded),
What does Flabergast mean?
: to overwhelm with shock, surprise, or wonder : dumbfound We were flabbergasted by the news that he had won the lottery.
What is the synonym and antonym of flabbergasted?
dumbfounded, thunderstruck, stupefied, dumfounded, stupid(p), stunned, dazed, dumbstricken, dumbstruck. Antonyms: not surprised, unsurprised.
What part of speech is Flabbergast?
transitive verb
flabbergast
| part of speech: | transitive verb |
|---|---|
| inflections: | flabbergasts, flabbergasting, flabbergasted |
| definition: | (informal) to cause to be astonished or astounded; amaze. I was flabbergasted by his confession. similar words: amaze, bowl over, dumbfound |
| related words: | astonish, astound, bedazzle, dazzle, surprise |
What is a word for surprised?
Some common synonyms of surprise are amaze, astonish, astound, and flabbergast. While all these words mean “to impress forcibly through unexpectedness,” surprise stresses causing an effect through being unexpected but not necessarily unusual or novel.
Is flabbergasted a British word?
I love to use the word “flabbergasted” when writing, but I realize I cannot really use it when it’s an American talking, as the word is primarily used by British people.
What does nimbly mean in English?
1 : quick and light in motion : agile a nimble dancer. 2 : quick in understanding and learning : clever a nimble mind. Other Words from nimble. nimbleness noun. nimbly \ -blē \ adverb Then the vendors had to dodge nimbly to avoid being trampled under the heavy hooves … —
What is flabbergasted in Tagalog?
Translation for word Flabbergasted in Tagalog is : tuliro.
What is the synonym of confused?
Baffled, confused, mystified, at a loss, or. 44. 12. puzzled. Confused or perplexed.
What is the real meaning of flabbergasted?
Definition of flabbergast. transitive verb. : to overwhelm with shock, surprise, or wonder : dumbfound We were flabbergasted by the news that he had won the lottery.
What is the noun for flabbergasted?
flabbergast(Noun) Overwhelming surprise, confusion or shock. flabbergast(Noun) An awkward person. flabbergast(Verb) To overwhelm with bewilderment; to stun, confound or amaze, especially with ludicrous affect.
What is the etymology of “flabbergasted”?
The origin of the verb is uncertain; possibly dialectal ( Suffolk ), from flabby or flap (“to strike”) + aghast. The word may be related to Scottish flabrigast (“to boast”) or flabrigastit (“worn out with exertion”). The noun is derived from the verb. He was flabbergasted to find that his work had been done for him before he began.
