Astonishment

/əˈstɑnɪʃmənt/ noun

Complete surprise and wonder, the state of being shocked or amazed by something unexpected.

From Old French 'astonir' meaning 'to stun or shock,' possibly from Vulgar Latin 'extonare' (to strike with thunder). The suffix '-ment' creates a noun for the state or condition.

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