gobsmacked

gob·smacked

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gob-smakt]
- /ˈgɒbˌsmækt/
- /ˈɡɒb.smækt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gob-smakt]
- /ˈgɒbˌsmækt/

Definitions of gobsmacked word

adjective gobsmacked utterly astounded; astonished. 1
noun gobsmacked Utterly astonished; astounded. 1
adjective gobsmacked astounded 1
adjective gobsmacked If you say that you were gobsmacked by something, you are emphasizing how surprised you were by it. 0
adjective gobsmacked astounded; astonished 0
adjective gobsmacked (Slang) (chiefly Britain, Australia) Flabbergasted, astounded, speechless, overawed. 0

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Parts of speech for Gobsmacked

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Gobsmacked

gobsmacked popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for gobsmacked

adjective gobsmacked

overwhelmed — to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by remorse.
staggered — to walk, move, or stand unsteadily.
taken aback — toward the back.
speechless — temporarily deprived of speech by strong emotion, physical weakness, exhaustion, etc.: speechless with alarm.
wide-eyed — with the eyes open wide, as in amazement, innocence, or sleeplessness.

All 10 Synonyms of gobsmacked

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