When to Use Dumbfound?

Only things that are extraordinary can dumbfound you. This word plays on an older meaning of dumb that means unable to speak. When you're dumbfounded, you're so astounded and shocked that you can't even speak. Save this word for occasions that are truly unusual and amazing.

How do you use dumbfound in a sentence?

1 He was dumbfounded by the allegations. 2 She was completely dumbfounded by the news. 3 We were completely dumbfounded by her rudeness. 4 He was completely dumbfounded by the incident.

What does it mean when someone is being dumbfounded?

adjective. speechless with amazement; astonished or showing astonishment: I smiled at the dumbfounded look on their faces as their eyes widened and their mouths fell slack.