astonished, to be Copy link Outline 1. admīror, 1 (with acc. or dep. clause)2. stŭpeo, ui, 2 (stronger than the preceding, and denoting mute astonishment)3. astŭpeo, 2 (with dat.4. obstŭpesco, pui, 3 • astonished, to be: 1. admīror, 1 (with acc. or dep. clause): to be a. at nothing, nil admirari, Hor.: v. to wonder at. 2. stŭpeo, ui, 2 (stronger than the preceding, and denoting mute astonishment): v. astounded, to be. 3. astŭpeo, 2 (with dat.: rare): he is a. at himself, astupet ipse sibi, Ov. 4. obstŭpesco, pui, 3: they are a. at these favours, his beneficiis illi obstupescunt, Cic.: to be aghast, astounded, to wonder.