Today’s word of the day is ‘Aghast.’ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] aghast [/responsivevoice] [ uh–gast ]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is an adjective, i.e., it adds more information about the noun or sentence.
1. Horrified
2. Very surprised
3. Thunderstruck
4. Horror-struck
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Bhauchakka
2. Spanish – Espantado
3. French – Atterré
4. Mandarin – Ā gé sī tè
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. When mamma saw the wide staircase leading to the dormitories she was aghast.
2. The spectators recoiled, aghast with indignant astonishment.
3. I heard Cousin Egbert say with what I was aghast to suspect was admiration.
4. The wench came up soon after, all aghast, with a Laud, Miss!
5. She was aghast, for all that she was far from understanding.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
agog, amazed, anxious, appalled, awestruck, dismayed, shocked, stunned, afraid, agape, alarmed, astonished, astounded, confounded, dumbfounded, frightened, horror-struck, overwhelmed, startled, terrified etc
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
unsurprised
Quotation:
It was a matter of survival for the local people, but it was the most violent scene I have ever witnessed. The people in my group, feeling helpless, were all spellbound and aghast at the same time. I became a vegetarian shortly after that.Wendie Malick
Social Example:
Pay attention to everybody who's aghast at this story, and then see what they said about Tara Reade. https://t.co/Eu3g1aTLQ5
— jimtreacher.substack.com (@jtLOL) September 17, 2020
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