Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Gobsmacked

What does it mean?

Completely shocked or amazed.

Is it positive or negative?

Usually positive surprise.

When do you use it?

When you’re utterly surprised by news or events.

Examples

Example 1: I was gobsmacked when I won the raffle.

Example 2: She looked gobsmacked when he proposed.

Question for you

When was the last time you were gobsmacked by something?