astonied

American  

[uh-ston-eed] / əˈstɒn id /

adjective

Archaic.

1. dazed; bewildered; filled with consternation.

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astonied British  

/ əˈstɒnɪd /

adjective

1. archaic stunned; dazed

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Etymology

Origin of astonied

1300–50; Middle English, past participle of astonyen to astonish; -ed ²

Example Sentences

Boith thei Noble men faythfullie and boldly discharged thare dewitie, and plainlie foirwarned hir of the inconvenientis that war to follow; wharewyth sche somewhat astonied said, "Sche wald advise."

From The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) by Laing, David

I am astonied that the day's fair light Yet shineth brilliantly On all things; but is ever dark as night To me and thee.

From Chapters on Jewish Literature by Abrahams, Israel

Here lives credulity; and here abides Rash error; transports vain; astonied fear; Sedition sudden; and, uncertain whence, Dark whisperings.

From The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II by Howard, J. J.

But for you, Sir Thomas,—I am verily astonied that you would deny Blanche such good fortune.”

From Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada by Holt, Emily Sarah

I asked at him if he knew one Blanche Lewthwaite, and he seemed fair astonied, and said he knew no such an one, nor that any of that name dwelt in all the vale.

From Joyce Morrell's Harvest The Annals of Selwick Hall by Holt, Emily Sarah