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adjective

Definition of bowled overnext
as in amazed
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise I was bowled over when the appraiser told me what the painting was worth

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bowled over

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verb

past tense of bowl over
as in surprised
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected she was bowled over to learn that she had a long-lost sister

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowled over
  1. amazed
  2. shocked
  3. stunned
  4. surprised
  5. astonished
Adjective
  • To be amazed – and, perhaps, a little spooked – read the full story here.
    Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Scott and his brother, Seth, were more amazed by what Logan hadn’t written.
    Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of amazed
Adjective
  • One of its stars was just as shocked as the rest of us after finding out when everyone else did.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Day 5 Kyoto The Japanese are shocked to hear that there isn’t a word in English to describe the sight of dappled light filtering through the leaves of a tree, a phenomenon currently holding all but my offspring spellbound.
    Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of shocked
Verb
  • Eminem, stunned, then holds a photo of a sonogram while Jade smiles and laughs at her dad’s reaction to the news.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Video showing a Kentucky judge being gunned down in his chambers was played Tuesday during a court hearing for the ex-sheriff who is charged in the killing that stunned their Appalachian community.
    CBS News, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of stunned
Adjective
  • Politico’s team of reporters and a photographer were initially approved to attend the event, but on Tuesday morning were surprised to find they had been denied credentials, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.
    Kristen Holmes, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Campaign-finance expert Meredith McGehee, former head of the nonpartisan political reform group Issue One, wasn’t surprised that Harris had such an advantage.
    Zach Everson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of surprised
Adjective
  • The four words were first spoken here on a bright spring afternoon at Camelback Ranch, my astonished syllables joining similar tones of amazement floating from every corner of a crowded press box.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Immediately, the astonished news anchor attempted to hide the gesture behind a stack of papers.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of astonished
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bowled (down or over)

bowled over

bowler

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