Difference between Astounded and Astonished

Astounded

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: surprised, amazed, astonished or bewildered.

Astonished

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To surprise greatly.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Amazed; surprised.

Example sentence: I am astonished but not discouraged by my enormous responsibility. Devoted both from affection and duty to the cause of the people, I shall combat with equal ardor aristocracy, despotism, and faction.