OPEN-MOUTHED Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

open-mouthed

adjective

ˌō-pən-ˈmau̇t͟hd

variants also openmouthed

Definition of open-mouthed

as in wondering

filled with amazement or wonder the stunning view from the mountaintop left us open-mouthed and at a loss for words

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of open-mouthed Played by a Colman Domingo who is done up to look the most wax figurine of them all in a shellacking of makeup, prosthetics, and colored contacts, Joe is always either giving an avaricious open-mouthed leer or a cold-eyed glare. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026 Around his head hovers a cluster of disembodied faces — creepy alt-Altmans, their expressions ranging from anger to open-mouthed woe. — Cath Virginia, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2026 The camera panned to an open-mouthed Johansson standing in the wings. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026 The oldest of three brothers, he was followed into professional football by Bob, who played for Halifax Town, Middlesbrough, Notts County and Southend United, and then by Frank, who, from a very early age, could do things with a ball that would leave his siblings open-mouthed. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for open-mouthed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-mouthed

Adjective

Researchers were amazed that Australia could stay bird-flu-free for six years.

— Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Adamantium-tally our SEA officers were amazed to see this image roll across their X-ray screen.

— News Editor, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of amazed

Adjective

And Denée Benton, whose budding writer Peggy Scott acts as an entry point into New York’s prosperous Black elite, still sounds astonished.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Further stories illuminate emotional realities burrowed deep within enormously likeable characters, often moving the reader (or this reader anyway) to astonished tears.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026

Definition of astonished

Adjective

The Heat awoke Tuesday as the NBA’s only 0-4 team and thoroughly bewildered about how a group that fashioned itself a contender could continue to perform so poorly.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Darren Foote, a fellow veteran who helped organize the festivities, told the BBC that Filer was somewhat bewildered by all the attention.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of bewildered

Adjective

So audiences may be surprised about his latest turn, playing a cheerful educator in the Old West with an affinity for the literary classics.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
One teammate who isn’t surprised at all about Martinez’s ironwoman status is Leah Romano.

— Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of surprised

Adjective

The syrupy strings, treacly piano and awed choral vocals conjure an atmosphere of strained enchantment, suggesting a film burdened by fatal amounts of whimsy and emotional manipulation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Related Articles The runway appearance of both Hosk and Palvin has set the internet aflame, with awed viewers commending the new moms and calling attention to the indelible power of women.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of awed

Browse Nearby Words

open-mindedness

open-mouthed

openness

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Open-mouthed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-mouthed. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of open-mouthed

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

reticent

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Pwn, Skibidi, Girlboss and Other Words Added to the 2026 Scrabble Dictionary

The Words of the Week - Oct. 30

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes