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单词 astonishing
释义

astonishing

adjective

as·​ton·​ish·​ing ə-ˈstä-ni-shiŋ How to pronounce astonishing (audio)
: causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : surprising
an astonishing discovery
astonishingly
ə-ˈstä-ni-shiŋ-lē How to pronounce astonishing (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • amazing
  • astounding
  • blindsiding
  • dumbfounding
  • dumfounding
  • eye-opening
  • flabbergasting
  • jarring
  • jaw-dropping
  • jolting
  • shocking
  • startling
  • stunning
  • stupefying
  • surprising
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Example Sentences

He showed an astonishing lack of concern for others. The truck can hold an astonishing amount of stuff. She gave an astonishing performance in her first film.
Recent Examples on the Web The volume of real estate developed for life-science companies in Greater Boston has grown at an astonishing rate in the past decade, particularly as many in the industry flock to Cambridge’s Kendall Square. Jonathan Saltzman, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2022 The Pioneer ACO program, which saved no more than a few tenths of a percent net, suffered an astonishing attrition rate: the number of participating ACOs fell from 32 at the beginning of the program in 2012 to nine when the program ended in 2016. Kip Sullivan, STAT, 28 July 2022 During that time, 151,897 cars were recorded speeding — some at an astonishing rate. Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2022 Even before the pandemic upended work, Amazon warehouses had an astonishing turnover rate of 150 percent. New York Times, 2 Apr. 2022 Armenians who stepped forward to collect on ancestors’ policies in the settlement with the French insurer had their claims rejected at an astonishing rate of 92%, court records show. Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2022 Luxury resorts across the country are converting tennis courts into pickleball courts at an astonishing rate. Todd Plummer, Town & Country, 13 Mar. 2022 Relations between Russia and the rest of the world have deteriorated at an astonishing rate in the four days since Putin unleashed a rocket and artillery barrage on neighboring Ukraine. Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2022 In Galveston in particular, the land has been collapsing at an astonishing rate. Matt Simon, Wired, 24 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see astonish

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

astonishing 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness gave us the astonishing news she was getting married

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • surprising
  • startling
  • amazing
  • stunning
  • shocking
  • astounding
  • wonderful
  • incredible
  • breathtaking
  • stupefying
  • awesome
  • flabbergasting
  • unexpected
  • jaw-dropping
  • dumbfounding
  • miraculous
  • extraordinary
  • staggering
  • jolting
  • jarring
  • remarkable
  • spectacular
  • dumfounding
  • stupendous
  • impressive
  • unusual
  • wondrous
  • eye-opening
  • unbelievable
  • awful
  • sublime
  • marvellous
  • marvelous
  • blindsiding
  • bewildering
  • dismaying
  • prodigious
  • phenomenal
  • inconceivable
  • sensational
  • perplexing
  • uncommon
  • disconcerting
  • unforeseen
  • unanticipated
  • unimaginable
  • upsetting
  • outstanding
  • confounding
  • incomprehensible
  • unthinkable
  • striking
  • rare
  • confusing
  • discomfiting
  • unlikely
  • portentous
  • fabulous
  • noticeable
  • befuddling
  • heart-stopping
  • notable
  • unannounced
  • unique
  • muddling
  • conspicuous
  • unwonted
  • nonplusing
  • nonplussing
  • singular
  • flustering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unsurprising
  • ordinary
  • typical
  • common
  • usual
  • normal
  • customary
  • mundane
  • unremarkable
  • unexceptional
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2
as in amazing
causing wonder or astonishment an astonishing view of the Grand Canyon that few tourists get to see

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • amazing
  • wonderful
  • surprising
  • miraculous
  • incredible
  • stunning
  • marvellous
  • sublime
  • staggering
  • marvelous
  • extraordinary
  • astounding
  • impressive
  • remarkable
  • stupendous
  • awesome
  • wondrous
  • spectacular
  • prodigious
  • fabulous
  • unbelievable
  • fascinating
  • interesting
  • portentous
  • unusual
  • awful
  • inconceivable
  • eye-opening
  • outstanding
  • unimaginable
  • striking
  • incomprehensible
  • unique
  • unthinkable
  • exciting
  • enchanting
  • phenomenal
  • rare
  • uncommon
  • sensational
  • charming
  • noticeable
  • attractive
  • notable
  • mind-boggling
  • attracting
  • enlightening
  • unwonted
  • singular
  • conspicuous
  • smashing
  • mind-blowing
  • enthralling
  • captivating
  • entertaining
  • alluring
  • bewitching
  • invigorating
  • galvanizing
  • energizing
  • mind-bending
  • enlivening
  • beguiling
  • animating
  • stimulating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unimpressive
  • unremarkable
  • ordinary
  • uninspiring
  • tedious
  • typical
  • uninteresting
  • usual
  • boring
  • wearisome
  • customary
  • common
  • tiring
  • normal
  • mundane
  • dull
  • monotonous
  • unexceptional
  • uninspired
  • wearying
  • weary
  • exhausting
  • draining
  • debilitating
  • disheartening
  • discouraging
  • dispiriting
  • fatiguing
  • demoralizing
  • jading
  • enervating
  • wearing
  • enfeebling
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astonishing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of astonish
as in stunning
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • amazing
  • surprising
  • stunning
  • shocking
  • startling
  • astounding
  • stupefying
  • flabbergasting
  • dumbfounding
  • rocking
  • bewildering
  • perplexing
  • surprizing
  • disconcerting
  • dumfounding
  • bowling over
  • dismaying
  • thunderstriking
  • befuddling
  • taking aback
  • taking by surprise
  • jarring
  • flooring
  • discomfiting
  • confusing
  • blindsiding
  • dazing
  • confounding
  • blowing away
  • shaking up
  • muddling
  • nonplussing
  • nonplusing
  • knocking for a loop
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