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"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.
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