aghast
Translation
aghast, horrified, shocked
Examples
He was aghast at the terrible news.
He was aghast at the terrible news.
She looked at him, aghast.
She looked at him, aghast.
Grammar Patterns
to be aghast ((at sth.)) to be filled with horror at (sth.) He was aghast at the terrible news.
(to look/stand) aghast (to look/stand) in a horrified way She looked at him, aghast.
Similar Words
Synonyms: horrified, shocked, appalled, stunned; Antonyms: calm, composed, unfazed
Etymology
From Old English 'gæstan' (to frighten), related to 'ghost'.
Memory Tips
Imagine seeing 'a ghost' and being 'aghast'. The word itself sounds like a gasp of horror.