English 
español 
française 
italiano 
deutsche 
日本語 
polski 
česky 
svenska 
Türkçe 
Nederlands 
"Awed" vs. "flabbergasted": unfolding the layers of astonishment
Lloyd Cooper 06/10/2024, 03:56English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "awed" and "flabbergasted" describe strong emotional reactions to surprising or impressive events or experiences.
What is different?
"Awed" typically indicates a feeling of wonder or reverence, often positive, while "flabbergasted" suggests being shocked or astounded, which can be either positive or negative.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Awed- She was awed by the majestic mountains.
- The audience was awed by the performer's skill.
- He stood in awed silence before the ancient ruins.
- I was flabbergasted to hear that he won the lottery.
- She was flabbergasted by the unexpected news.
- They were flabbergasted to learn about the sudden policy change.
Recommended posts in 
Difference
"Permanent" vs. "eternal": a linguistic exploration of time's boundaries
"Permanent" typically refers to something that is meant to last ... Learn more →
"Joyous" vs. "ecstatic": navigating the spectrum of happiness
While "joyous" implies a state of joy, happiness, or celebration ... Learn more →
"Pun" vs. "joke": a playful duel of wit and wordplay!
"Pun" typically involves a play on words exploiting multiple meanings ... Learn more →
Beyond belief: exploring "inconceivable" vs. "unimaginable"
"Inconceivable" generally emphasizes the inability to conceive something due to ... Learn more →