How Do You Spell MORE ASTONISHED?
Pronunciation: [mˈɔːɹ ɐstˈɒnɪʃt] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "more astonished" is [mˈɔːɹ ɐstˈɒnɪʃt], [mˈɔːɹ ɐstˈɒnɪʃt], [m_ˈɔː_ɹ ɐ_s_t_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_ʃ_t] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [mˈɔːɹ ɐstˈɒnɪʃt] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "more astonished" is [mˈɔːɹ ɐstˈɒnɪʃt], [mˈɔːɹ ɐstˈɒnɪʃt], [m_ˈɔː_ɹ ɐ_s_t_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_ʃ_t] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
More astonished is a comparative phrase used to describe a state of increased surprise, shock, or amazement in comparison to a previous level. It implies a higher degree or intensity of astonishment experienced by an individual or group of individuals. The term "more" serves as an intensifier, emphasizing the magnitude of the astonishment felt.
Astonishment, as a noun, refers to a feeling of intense wonder, disbelief, or puzzlement resulting from something unexpected or extraordinary. It is characterized by a temporary paralysis of thought or speech, as one is overwhelmed by the astonishing event or revelation. When this astonishment is amplified, the term "more astonished" emphasizes the notion of being even more amazed or stunned by a subsequent occurrence.
When someone becomes "more astonished," they typically display heightened physiological reactions such as widened eyes, dropping their jaw, or freezing momentarily. This phrase indicates that the person's amazement has surpassed the initial level, suggesting an even greater impact or surprise.
The comparative phrase "more astonished" can be encountered in various contexts, such as in response to a sudden revelation, an unexpected achievement, or witnessing an extraordinary event. It conveys the idea that the person was already astonished, but their level of astonishment has increased further, highlighting the remarkable nature of the subsequent occurrence.
The word "more astonished" is not a single word with its own unique etymology. Rather, it is an expression made up of two individual words: "more" and "astonished".
- "More" comes from the Old English word "māra", which means "greater" or "additional". It has roots in the Proto-Germanic language, where it was derived from the word "maizon", meaning "greater" or "more".
- "Astonished" derives from the Middle English word "astonyen" or "astonien", which meant "to stun" or "to daze". It was influenced by the Old French word "estoner", which had a similar meaning. "Astonish" is a combination of the prefix "a-" (meaning "to" or "towards") and "stonien" (meaning "to petrify" or "to stun").
