dumfounding

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Adjective dumfounding has 1 sense

astounding, dumbfounding, dumfounding - bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
Antonyms: credible, believable (indirect, via incredible)

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Dumfounding

Definition:

Dumfounding, often spelled as dumbfounding, is the act of perplexing, astonishing, or leaving someone speechless or dumbfounded.

Part of Speech:

Noun, adjective, verb

Senses:

Noun:

1. The state or act of astonishing or perplexing someone.

2. A feeling of disbelief or shock caused by something unexpected.

Adjective:

1. Astonishing or perplexing.

2. Causing a sense of disbelief or shock.

Verb:

1. To astonish or perplex someone.

2. To leave someone in a state of disbelief or shock.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

The magician's performance was a dumfounding display of illusions.
I watched the movie with complete dumfounding as the unexpected plot twists unfolded.

Adjective:

The magician's tricks were absolutely dumfounding.
The news of her sudden resignation was truly dumfounding.

Verb:

The magician's amazing tricks dumfounded the audience.
The news of his promotion dumfounded his colleagues.