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Staggeringly: meaning, definitions and examples

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staggeringly

 

[ ˈstæɡərɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

degree of impact

The term 'staggeringly' is used to describe something that is remarkably or astonishingly impressive. It often conveys the idea of being so great in size, amount, or intensity that it can leave one momentarily stunned or bewildered. This word is commonly used in contexts where the magnitude of something exceeds expectations or comes as a surprise. For example, one might say, 'the staggeringly high costs of living in the city' to emphasize the shock of financial demands.

Synonyms

astoundingly, incredibly, remarkably, unbelievably

Examples of usage

  • The performance was staggeringly beautiful.
  • They amassed staggeringly large debts.
  • Her talent is staggeringly underappreciated.

Translations

Translations of the word "staggeringly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incrivelmente

🇮🇳 चौंकाने वाला

🇩🇪 erstaunlich

🇮🇩 sangat mengejutkan

🇺🇦 вражаюче

🇵🇱 oszałamiająco

🇯🇵 驚くべき

🇫🇷 stupéfiant

🇪🇸 asombrosamente

🇹🇷 şaşırtıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 놀랍도록

🇸🇦 بشكل مدهش

🇨🇿 ohromně

🇸🇰 ohromujúco

🇨🇳 惊人地

🇸🇮 osupljivo

🇮🇸 ótrúlega

🇰🇿 тамаша

🇬🇪 შესანიშნავად

🇦🇿 şok edici

🇲🇽 asombrosamente

Etymology

The word 'staggeringly' derives from the verb 'stagger,' which means to walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall. The verb traces its origins back to the Old English 'stægerian' (to stagger), which itself comes from Proto-Germanic roots, likely linked to the notion of losing balance. The addition of the suffix '-ly' is typical in English to convert adjectives into adverbs, thus allowing the word to convey the manner in which an action is performed. The transition from a physical state of staggering to describing emotional or sensory experiences illustrates the flexibility of English in capturing nuanced meanings. In contemporary use, 'staggeringly' has become a powerful descriptor in evaluative contexts, often reserved for exceptional cases, further solidifying its position in modern vocabulary.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,669, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.