World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesstupéfier
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sty-pé-fi-er
"Cette nouvelle a su stupéfier toute l'assistance."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To surprise someone greatly; to astonish or astound completely.
"We were completely flabbergasted by the sudden turn of events." - 2
To leave someone speechless or bewildered due to an unexpected revelation.
"The sheer audacity of the proposal flabbergasted the committee."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from dialectal English 'flabbergast', combining 'flabby' (perhaps denoting a hanging, slack mouth of astonishment) and the archaic 'gast' meaning to frighten or terrify, first appearing in the late 18th century. It evolved from regional British slang into standard English to vividly express utter astonishment or shock.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Flabbergast"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Flabbergast" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
stupéfier
Transliteration: sty-pé-fi-er
"Cette nouvelle a su stupéfier toute l'assistance."
überraschen
Transliteration: yü-ber-ra-schen
"Die Nachricht hat uns völlig überrascht."
sbigottire
Transliteration: sbi-got-ti-re
"La sua reazione ha fatto sbigottire tutti i presenti."
estupefactar
Transliteration: es-tu-pe-fac-tar
"La noticia logró estupefactar a toda la comunidad."
estupefazer
Transliteration: es-tu-pe-fa-zer
"O mágico conseguiu estupefazer a plateia inteira."
चभ्रि करना
Transliteration: chakit karna
Script: चकित करना
"यह खबर सुनकर सभी चकित रह गए।"
使目瞪口呆
Transliteration: shǐ mù dèng kǒu dāi
"这个消息把大家都惊呆了。"
어리둥절하게 하다
Transliteration: eoridungjeolhage hada
"그의 갑작스러운 태도가 우리를 어리둥절하게 했다."
仰天させる
Transliteration: gyōten saseru
"彼の突然の発表には一同が仰天した。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Flabbergast"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.