Flabbergasted Meaning in English
word
ˈfɫæbɝˌɡæstɪd
FLAB-er-GAS-tid
flˈæbəɡˌɑːstɪd
flab-uh-GAH-stid
Definition
Extremely surprised or shocked to the point of being almost speechless.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, dramatic word, often used in storytelling or strong emotional situations. More intense than 'surprised' or 'amazed'. Collocates with 'I was', 'felt', or 'looked'. Not used for minor surprises.
Spanish: pasmado - boquiabierto - asombradoPortuguese (BR): pasmo - boquiaberto - surpresoPortuguese (PT): pasmo - boquiaberto - surpreendidoChinese (Simplified): 目瞪口呆 - 惊愕Chinese (Traditional): 目瞪口呆 - 驚愕Hindi: हैरान - स्तब्धArabic: مُندهش - مذهولBengali: অবাক - হতবাকRussian: ошеломлён - потрясёнJapanese: 仰天した - 驚き呆れたVietnamese: sững sờ - kinh ngạc tột độKorean: 깜짝 놀란 - 어안이 벙벙한Turkish: afallamış - şaşkına dönmüşUrdu: حیران - دم بخود رہ جاناIndonesian: tercengang - sangat terkejut
Example Sentences
I was flabbergasted when I saw the exam results.
basic
She looked flabbergasted at the big surprise.
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We were all flabbergasted by the news.
basic
He was absolutely flabbergasted to win the award.
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I was flabbergasted when I found out she could sing so well.
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Honestly, I'm still flabbergasted by what happened yesterday.
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