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Dumbstruck vs Astounded - What's the difference?

dumbstruck | astounded |

As adjectives the difference between dumbstruck and astounded

is that dumbstruck is so shocked as to be unable to speak while astounded is surprised, amazed, astonished or bewildered.

dumbstruck

English

Adjective

(-)
  • so shocked as to be unable to speak

    • astounded

    English

    Adjective

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