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Dumbfounded Definition & Meaning

dumbfounded
adjective
  1. as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise; "a circle of policement stood dumbfounded by her denial of having seen the accident"; "the flabbergasted aldermen were speechless"; "was thunderstruck by the news of his promotion"

"Dumbfounded" in song lyrics

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  • "But at the same time dumbfounded"
    Main Source — Atom
  • "And why you dumbfounded"
    T-Mac f/ Dirty, Mega Bucks — Who Da Ballas

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Frequently asked questions

What does dumbfounded mean?
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise; "a circle of policement stood dumbfounded by her denial of having seen the accident"; "the flabbergasted aldermen were speechless"; "was thunderstruck by the news of his promotion"
What part of speech is dumbfounded?
Dumbfounded is an adjective.

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