Dumfounded Definition & Meaning
dumfounded
- adjective
- 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"
"Dumfounded" in song lyrics
See how dumfounded is used in real songs:
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"But don't be surprised and stop looking dumfounded"
Armani of York — Squalay -
"Goddam, I was dumfounded"
B.W.P. — Comin' Back Strapped
Words that rhyme with dumfounded
Usage tips for "dumfounded"
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