aghast
/əˈɡɑːst/
Meanings
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adjective
feeling or showing strong shock, horror, or disgust
- "She was aghast at the sight of the accident."
- "His aghast expression revealed his true feelings."
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verb
feel or cause to feel shock, horror, or disgust
- "The news aghast the entire community."
- "He aghast his friends by telling them a scary story."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with aghastcast , last , past
Variants
List of all variants of aghast that leads to same resultaghast
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).aghastly, aghastness
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'struck dumb' or 'stunned'. Derived from Old English 'gastian', meaning 'to strike, to astonish'.
Trivia
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The word 'aghast' is often used interchangeably with the word 'appalled'. However, 'appalled' generally implies a stronger sense of disgust or disapproval.
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The term 'aghast' has been used in various forms of art, including painting and sculpture, to depict characters experiencing strong emotions.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
horror: A genre of fiction that focuses on eliciting fear and dread in the reader. 'Aghast' is a common emotion experienced by characters in horror stories.
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shock: A sudden, intense emotional or physical reaction to a surprising or distressing event. 'Aghast' is a feeling of strong shock or horror.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'aghast' is often used to describe strong emotional reactions to shocking or horrifying events. It has been used in various works of poetry, fiction, and drama.
How to Memorize "aghast"
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visualize
- Visualize the face of someone who is aghast. Imagine their wide-eyed expression, open mouth, and raised eyebrows.
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associate
- Associate the word 'aghast' with the feeling of being shocked or horrified. Remember the strong emotional reaction it represents.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: 'Awful, Gross, Horrifying, Astounding'.
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