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单词 open-mouthed
释义

open-mouthed

adjective

ˌō-pən-ˈmau̇t͟hd How to pronounce open-mouthed (audio) -ˈmau̇tht How to pronounce open-mouthed (audio)
variants or less commonly openmouthed
1
a
: having the mouth open
… bizarre touches such as fireplaces in the form of huge, open-mouthed, monstrous faces. Deborah Howard
especially : having the mouth open in an expression of shock, surprise, etc.
The crowd stood open-mouthed with murmurs of wonder … Gutzon Borglum
It was an incredible display of batting which left cricket fans … open-mouthed with astonishment. dailymail.co.uk
… you'll find the robot working away before an audience of openmouthed viewers. Edwards Park
b
: made or done with the mouth open
an open-mouthed yawn
If any open-mouthed kissing is involved in a role, the actor must be informed of this at the audition phase. Monty Brower
c
: causing an open-mouthed expression (as of shock or surprise)
[Jennifer] Capriati stared in openmouthed wonder at the sight of so many grown-ups acting like kids. S. L. Price
2
of a container : having a wide opening : wide-mouthed
open-mouthed jars
3
: clamorous, vociferous
It is certain that the ladies of this city … are all open-mouthed against the murderers of a sovereign … Thomas Jefferson
… if all I have said seems to you but mere open-mouthed praise of these arts, I must say that it is not for nothing that what I have hitherto put before you has taken that form. William Morris
openmouthedly
ˌō-pən-ˈmau̇-t͟həd-lē How to pronounce open-mouthed (audio) -thəd- How to pronounce open-mouthed (audio)
adverb
openmouthedness
ˌō-pən-ˈmau̇-t͟həd-nəs How to pronounce open-mouthed (audio)
-thəd-
noun

Synonyms

  • amazed
  • astonished
  • astounded
  • awed
  • awestruck
  • awestricken
  • dumbfounded
  • dumfounded
  • flabbergasted
  • marveling
  • marvelling
  • wondering
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Example Sentences

I stood there open-mouthed, unable to believe what I was seeing. the stunning view from the mountaintop left us open-mouthed and at a loss for words

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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