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Discover LudwigThe phrase "slightly dumbfounded" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a state of mild surprise or confusion in response to unexpected information or events. Example: "When I heard the news, I was slightly dumbfounded and struggled to find the right words to respond."
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To be honest, I was slightly dumbfounded, though flattered, by his attention.
Sounding slightly dumbfounded, reporters pressed Mr. Wolfson on the outcome from Tuesday's contests.
They were restless until we took off and began to course above the projected treetops, happy at the opportunity to just stare in slightly dumbfounded silence.
In person, with no camera on, you don't get any of that slightly dumbfounded geekery you see when he's on panel shows.
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I was completely dumbfounded.
They were dumbfounded.
He called it "dumbfounded".
Yet Izzo sounded dumbfounded.
He looked dumbfounded.
I was dumbfounded.
"I was just dumbfounded".
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