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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
  • How Did TikTok React? After posting the footage on TikTok, Lemos was amazed by the overwhelming reaction.
    Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Among the millions of Americans amazed by the aurora was Antonella Fruscione, an astrophysicist at Harvard University, who rushed to send photos of the celestial event to her friends in Italy.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of amazed
Adjective
  • The officer opened the bag in front of the passenger and was shocked to see what was inside: 82 fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms and a canister of pepper spray — none of which are allowed in carry-on luggage.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Virgin River season 5 recap: Wildfire brings new love and shocking revelations to the town In the present, Mel’s shocked that this is her parents’ meet cute.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of shocked
Verb
  • However, her attempt to get into the festive spirit didn't quite go to plan, and her version of a balloon Santa has stunned the internet—for all the wrong reasons.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But the name stunned some community members.
    Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stunned
Adjective
  • However, many viewers were surprised to find out the fan-favorite character was actually played by a cisgender man, actor Park Sung-hoon, and not an actual transgender woman.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • This Earth sign loves a good tradition, so don’t be surprised if your plans lean toward classic celebration with a thoughtful twist — romantic dinners, heartfelt toasts or something as simple as a genuine conversation about the future with your special someone.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of surprised
Adjective
  • The giant wall of (working!) video monitors that Wagner and his team built ended up being a great way to pull the characters, and the camera, into the same astonished viewership as the ABC audience.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Much of this diaspora has also responded to Assad’s downfall with astonished glee, some rushing to return home.
    Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of astonished
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Thesaurus Entries Near bowled over

bowled (down or over)

bowled over

bowler

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