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Astounded vs Speechless - What's the difference?

astounded | speechless |

As adjectives the difference between astounded and speechless

is that astounded is surprised, amazed, astonished or bewildered while speechless is not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.

astounded

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • surprised, amazed, astonished or bewildered.

    • 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 .