astounding

[uh-stoun-ding]

adjective

1. capable of overwhelming with amazement; stunningly surprising.

astounding

/ əˈstaʊndɪŋ /

adjective

1. causing amazement and wonder; bewildering

Other Word Forms

• astoundingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of astounding¹

First recorded in 1580–90; astound + -ing ²

Example Sentences

"The density of migratory warblers, flycatchers, and vireos crowded into these five forests is astounding, and means that each hectare protected there safeguards a disproportionate number of birds."

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The discovery of the ship at a spot almost precisely predicted by Kamookak was, to many, truly astounding.

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"Malian soldiers were also released during the same exchange. It is an astounding deal in terms of its scale and the elements involved, especially in the current context," the security source continued.

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An astounding 48 students are committed for the winter period.

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"The results were astounding," said first author Christopher X. Wong, PhD, of UCSF, the University of Adelaide, and the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

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Related Words

• astonishing 
• breathtaking 
• eye-popping 
• mind-boggling 
• overwhelming 
• shocking 
• startling 
• surprising 
• wondrous