aghast
Translation
aghast, horrified, shocked
Examples
She was aghast at the terrible news.
She was horrified by the terrible news.
He stood aghast at the scene of the accident.
He stood shocked at the scene of the accident.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) aghast ((at sth.)) to be filled with horror or shock at (sth.) She was aghast at the terrible news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: horrified, shocked, appalled, stunned; Antonyms: calm, composed, unfazed
Etymology
From Middle English 'agasten' (to frighten), from 'a-' (intensive prefix) + 'gasten' (to frighten), related to 'ghost'.
Memory Tips
Imagine seeing a 'ghost' - you would be 'aghast'.