Astonishing: meaning, definitions and examples
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astonishing
[ əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ ]
expression of surprise
Causing great surprise or wonder; amazing.
Synonyms
amazing, astounding, incredible, remarkable, stunning
Examples of usage
- The view from the top of the mountain was truly astonishing.
- Her performance in the play was astonishingly good.
impressive
Extremely impressive or outstanding.
Synonyms
awe-inspiring, breathtaking, extraordinary, impressive, marvelous
Examples of usage
- The speed at which he completed the project was astonishing.
- The details of the painting were astonishingly beautiful.
Translations
Translations of the word "astonishing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 surpreendente
🇮🇳 आश्चर्यजनक
🇩🇪 erstaunlich
🇮🇩 menakjubkan
🇺🇦 вражаючий
🇵🇱 zdumiewający
🇯🇵 驚くべき
🇫🇷 étonnant
🇪🇸 asombroso
🇹🇷 şaşırtıcı
🇰🇷 놀라운
🇸🇦 مدهش
🇨🇿 úžasný
🇸🇰 úžasný
🇨🇳 惊人的
🇸🇮 osupljiv
🇮🇸 undraverður
🇰🇿 таңғаларлық
🇬🇪 გასაოცარი
🇦🇿 heyrətamiz
🇲🇽 asombroso
Word origin
The word 'astonishing' originated from the Middle English word 'a-stonien,' which means 'to stun' or 'to render senseless.' Over time, the meaning evolved to convey the idea of causing great surprise or wonder. The word has been used in English literature and speech to describe remarkable or amazing things, capturing the essence of awe and wonder.
See also: astonished, astonishingly, astonishment.