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ASTONISHMENT

/əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

12 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of ASTONISHMENT

noun

The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.

"The class looked on in astonishment as their teacher proceeded to tear the pages out of the textbook."

noun

Something very surprising.

noun

Loss of physical sensation; inability to move a part of the body.

Synonyms of ASTONISHMENT

Words with similar meaning

Examples of ASTONISHMENT in a Sentence

  • "The class looked on in astonishment as their teacher proceeded to tear the pages out of the textbook."

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
19
points

Is ASTONISHMENT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ASTONISHMENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: ASTONISHMENT uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ASTONISHMENT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter astonishment Total
Scrabble 111111143111 17
WWF 111121134121 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ASTONISHMENT

100 words from the letters in ASTONISHMENT

8-letter words

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How to Use ASTONISHMENT in Word Games

ASTONISHMENT is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ASTONISHMENT

What does ASTONISHMENT mean?
ASTONISHMENT is a noun. The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.
Is ASTONISHMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ASTONISHMENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ASTONISHMENT worth in Scrabble?
ASTONISHMENT is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from ASTONISHMENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ASTONISHMENT. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ASTONISHMENT?
Synonyms of ASTONISHMENT include: amazement, stupefaction, wonder, wonderment, consternation, dismay. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.