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Astonish vs Speechless - What's the difference?

astonish | speechless |

As a verb astonish

is surprise, flabbergast.

As an adjective speechless is

not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.

astonish

English

Verb

(es)
  • surprise, flabbergast

    • Derived terms

    () * astonishment

    Related terms

    () * astound * astounding

    speechless

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.
    • ''When he walked into his surprise birthday party, he was completely speechless .