ASTONISHMENT in a Sentence

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The bathing attendant, on his side, uttered a loud cry of astonishment when he beheld in the bath, a man completely dressed.

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 Meanings and Examples of ASTONISHMENT
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
astonishment
 n.  the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1  When she found the entire fence white-washed, and not only whitewashed but elaborately coated and recoated, and even a streak added to the ground, her astonishment was almost unspeakable.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER III
2  The old lady stood petrified with astonishment, peering over her glasses; Tom lay on the floor expiring with laughter.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XII
3  Both men stared at him in astonishment.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian Andersen
Context  Highlight   In THE SHOES OF FORTUNE
4  The woman examined him with eyes of astonishment, and shook her head; she then addressed him in German.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian Andersen
Context  Highlight   In THE SHOES OF FORTUNE
5  The bathing attendant, on his side, uttered a loud cry of astonishment when he beheld in the bath, a man completely dressed.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian Andersen
Context  Highlight   In THE SHOES OF FORTUNE
6  "Yes, my dear father," replied Edmond, smiling at his father's astonishment at the excessive honor paid to his son.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 2. Father and Son.
7  de Breze, who was all astonishment at finding that this young man had the audacity to enter before the king in such attire.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 10. The King's Closet at the Tuileries.
8  The servant quitted the apartment with evident signs of astonishment.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 11. The Corsican Ogre.
9  Dantes gazed on the man who could thus philosophically resign hopes so long and ardently nourished with an astonishment mingled with admiration.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 16. A Learned Italian.
10  And they all looked with astonishment at this man whose eye now disclosed an intelligence and his body a vigor they had not thought him capable of showing.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 21. The Island of Tiboulen.
11  So extreme was the surprise of the sailor, that he was unable even to thank Edmond, whose receding figure he continued to gaze after in speechless astonishment.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 25. The Unknown.
12  Great, therefore, was the astonishment when at the end of the month, he cancelled all his obligations with his usual punctuality.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 30. The Fifth of September.
13  The bandits looked on with astonishment at this singular conduct until they heard footsteps.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 33. Roman Bandits.
14  That astonishment ceased when one of the brigands remarked to his comrades that Cucumetto was stationed ten paces in Carlini's rear when he fell.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 33. Roman Bandits.
15  However, to Teresa's great astonishment, Luigi remained mute, and not a word escaped his lips the rest of the evening.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 33. Roman Bandits.
Example Sentence: (19 in 2 pages)
1  I spotted a shooting star which, to my astonishment, was bright green in colour.
2  They gasped in astonishment at the news.
3  I gasped in/with astonishment at the magician's skill.
4  It astonished her that he was able to survive.
5  We were astonished to find the temple still in its original condition.
6  I was astonished when I heard the hospital had burnt down.
7  We were astonished at the news of Joan's sudden death.
8  Saunders said his guest was astonished to find pleasant public parks, nice streets and well-kept houses.
9  I was astonished by the size and complexity of the problem.
10  He looked upon his son and was again astonished at his beauty this day.
11  I find it absolutely astonishing that you didn't like it.
12  He can perform an astonishing variety of acts, including mime and juggling.
13  Old people often have astonishing powers of recall.
14  The number of Republicans who support this man and his cabal is astonishing, but nothing will change the minds of that percentage.
15  What I find a bit astonishing is that folks encourage others to do the same.