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- [flab-er-gast]
- /ˈflæb ərˌgæst/
- /ˈflæb.ə.ɡɑːst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flab-er-gast]
- /ˈflæb ərˌgæst/
Definitions of flabbergasted word
- verb with object flabbergasted to overcome with surprise and bewilderment; astound. 1
- noun flabbergasted Surprise (someone) greatly; astonish. 1
- adjective flabbergasted astounded 1
- adjective flabbergasted If you say that you are flabbergasted, you are emphasizing that you are extremely surprised. 0
- adjective flabbergasted overcome with astonishment; amazed; astounded 0
- verb flabbergasted simple past tense and past participle of flabbergast. 0
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Origin of flabbergasted
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; variant of flabagast (perhaps flabb(y) + aghast)
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Parts of speech for Flabbergasted
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
flabbergasted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flabbergasted
adjective flabbergasted
- stunned — to deprive of consciousness or strength by or as if by a blow, fall, etc.: The blow to his jaw stunned him for a moment.
- shocked — a group of sheaves of grain placed on end and supporting one another in the field.
- astonished — If you are astonished by something, you are very surprised about it.
- staggered — to walk, move, or stand unsteadily.
- amazed — filled with incredulity or surprise
Antonyms for flabbergasted
verb flabbergasted
- bored — If you are bored, you feel tired and impatient because you have lost interest in something or because you have nothing to do.
- calmed — Simple past tense and past participle of calm.
- expected — Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
- explained — Simple past tense and past participle of explain.
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