
Dumbfounded
Surprise Intensity
Use 'dumbfounded' to express a high level of surprise, more than just 'surprised' or 'shocked'.

She was dumbfounded when she won the lottery.
Speechlessness
'Dumbfounded' often implies being so amazed that one is temporarily unable to speak.

The magician left the audience dumbfounded with his act.
Negative or Positive
Can be used for positive surprises like winning an award or negative ones like an unexpected breakup.

He was dumbfounded by the unexpected breakup.
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