openmouthed

open·mouthed

adj \ˌō-pən-ˈmau̇thd, -ˈmau̇tht\

Definition of OPENMOUTHED

1

: clamorous, vociferous

2

: having the mouth wide open

3

: struck with amazement or wonder

— open·mouth·ed·ly \-ˈmau̇-thəd-lē, -thəd-\ adverb

— open·mouth·ed·ness \-ˈmau̇-thəd-nəs, -thəd-\ noun

Examples of OPENMOUTHED

1. I stood there openmouthed, unable to believe what I was seeing.
2. <the stunning view from the mountaintop left us openmouthed and at a loss for words>

First Known Use of OPENMOUTHED

15th century

Related to OPENMOUTHED

Synonyms: amazed, astonished, astounded, awed, awestruck (also awestricken), dumbfounded (also dumfounded), flabbergasted, marveling (or marvelling), wondering

Related Words: startled, surprised (also surprized); bemused, bewildered, puzzled; overwhelmed, staggered, stunned, stupefied

Near Antonyms: unimpressed; disinterested, incurious, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested; dispassionate, emotionless, impassive, unemotional; bored, jaded

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