Astonishment (noun)

  1. The feeling of being extremely surprised or shocked.
  2. 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:

  1. She looked at him in astonishment.
  2. He was filled with astonishment at the news.
  3. The audience was filled with astonishment at the magic trick.
  4. The beauty of the landscape filled me with astonishment.
  5. The teacher's explanation filled the students with astonishment.
Some random words: exoneration, variance, loath