Synonyms for Dumfounded & Similar Words
Definition of 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"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "dumfounded"
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"Dumfounded" in song lyrics
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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
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- What are synonyms for dumfounded?
- Synonyms for dumfounded include: dumbfounded, flabbergasted, surprised, thunderstruck.
- How many synonyms does dumfounded have?
- Dumfounded has 4 synonyms.