Astonishedly

/əˈstɒnɪʃɪdli/ adverb

Definition

In an astonished manner; with the manner or feeling of being greatly surprised or amazed.

Etymology

From 'astonished' (past participle of 'astonish') + '-ly' (forming adverbs). A rare but grammatically valid adverbial form, though 'astonishingly' is more common.

Kelly Says

English speakers almost never use 'astonishedly' because 'astonishingly' flows better—but grammatically, nothing's wrong with it, showing how English has many valid paths that some speakers just avoid.

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