Definition of Aghast

1. Adjective. Struck with fear, dread, or consternation.

Exact synonyms: Appalled, Dismayed, Shocked
Similar to: Afraid

Definition of Aghast

1. v. t. See Agast, v. t.

2. a. & p. p. Terrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror.

Definition of Aghast

1. Adjective. Terrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Aghast

1. shocked by something horrible [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aghast

aggroes
aggroing
aggros
aggroup
aggrouped
aggrouping
aggroupment
aggroupments
aggroups
aggrupation
aggrupations
aggry
agh
agha
aghas
aghast (current term)
aghast(p)
aghastness
agible
agila
agilas
agile
agile gibbon
agile gibbons
agile wallaby
agilely
agileness
agilenesses
agiler
agilest

Literary usage of Aghast

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Complete Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott by Walter Scott (1900)
"She marked not, at the scene aghast, What time or how the Palmer passed. XXVII Shift we the scene. — The camp doth move ; 780 His was no nickering flame, ..."

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