Astonishment
(noun)
- The feeling of being extremely surprised or shocked.
- A state of great wonder or admiration.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from french astonissement, from old french estonir "daze, stun", from latin ex- "out" + tonare "thunder".
Examples:
- She looked at him in astonishment.
- He was filled with astonishment at the news.
- The audience was filled with astonishment at the magic trick.
- The beauty of the landscape filled me with astonishment.
- The teacher's explanation filled the students with astonishment.