Dumbfound
verb
To greatly surprise or shock someone, leaving them speechless.
The magician's final trick dumbfounded the entire audience.
Usage tips
Neutral
dumbfound someone,be dumbfounded,dumbfound with surprise
verb
To greatly surprise or shock someone, leaving them speechless.
The magician's final trick dumbfounded the entire audience.
Usage tips
Neutral
dumbfound someone,be dumbfounded,dumbfound with surprise
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Usage
Referring to actual situations where someone is surprised or rendered speechless
Her unexpected announcement dumbfounded her friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Context
Using 'dumbfound' in a metaphorical sense
The film's ending dumbfounded critics and viewers alike.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
The emotional response associated with being dumbfounded
He was dumbfounded by the generosity of strangers.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Usage
Referring to actual situations where someone is surprised or rendered speechless
Her unexpected announcement dumbfounded her friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Context
Using 'dumbfound' in a metaphorical sense
The film's ending dumbfounded critics and viewers alike.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
The emotional response associated with being dumbfounded
He was dumbfounded by the generosity of strangers.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Usage
Referring to actual situations where someone is surprised or rendered speechless
Her unexpected announcement dumbfounded her friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Context
Using 'dumbfound' in a metaphorical sense
The film's ending dumbfounded critics and viewers alike.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
The emotional response associated with being dumbfounded
He was dumbfounded by the generosity of strangers.
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