astonished
intermediateB1/əˈstɒnɪʃt/ · as-ton-ished
Filled with wonder or amazement; surprised.
Meanings
Filled with wonder or amazement; surprised.
حیران، شگفتہ، جو حیرت سے بھرپور ہو؛ جو حیران کر دے۔
حیران
hairaan
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- astonished expression
- astonished silence
- astonished look
Example Sentences
She was astonished by the breathtaking view of the mountains.
وہ پہاڑوں کے دلکش منظر سے حیران رہ گئی۔
Woh paharon ke dilkash manzar se hairaan reh gayi.
I was astonished to learn about the incredible talent hidden within her.
مجھے اس کی چھپی ہوئی زبردست صلاحیتوں کے بارے میں جان کر حیرت ہوئی۔
Mujhe is ki chhupi hui zabardast salahiyaton ke baare mein jaan kar hairat hui.
The magician's trick left the audience astonished and amazed.
جادوگر کا فریب ناظرین کو حیران اور شگفتہ کر گیا۔
Jadugar ka fareb nazreen ko hairaan aur shugfta kar gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Astonished people often say 'Astonish me!'
Picture a person standing with their mouth wide open in surprise.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، مگر پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bahut nikle mere armaan, magar phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense that it could take one's breath away; many of my wishes came true, yet still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بڑا ہوتا ہے تو سب سے بڑا ہوتا ہے
Bara hota hai to sab se bara hota hai
When significant, one stands out the most.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "estoner" — to stun, to astonish
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Middle English, where it was influenced by Old French. It entered English in the sense of being surprised or amazed.