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单词 astounding
释义

astounding

adjective

as·​tound·​ing ə-ˈstau̇n-diŋ How to pronounce astounding (audio)
: causing astonishment or amazement
an astounding revelation
astoundingly
ə-ˈstau̇n-diŋ-lē How to pronounce astounding (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

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

He ate an astounding amount of food. the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years
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Word History

Etymology

see astound entry 2

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

astounding 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unsurprising
  • ordinary
  • typical
  • common
  • usual
  • normal
  • customary
  • mundane
  • unremarkable
  • unexceptional
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2
as in astonishing
causing wonder or astonishment experiencing the astounding sight of the aurora borealis for the first time

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2 of 2

verb

present participle of astound
as in surprising
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday

Synonyms & Similar Words

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