astounding

[ uh-stoun-ding ]

adjective

1. capable of overwhelming with amazement; stunningly surprising.

astounding

/ əˈstaʊndɪŋ /

adjective

1. causing amazement and wonder; bewildering

Derived Forms

• aˈstoundingly, adverb

Other Words From

• as·tounding·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of astounding¹

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

Example Sentences

That he only painted during the last ten years of his life is but one of the many astounding facts in his extraordinary life.

From The Daily Beast

To call Wild an emotional film would be an egregious disservice to its astounding journey to screen.

From The Daily Beast

Göring, of course, would amass an astounding collection of artwork himself, both purchased and stolen.

From The Daily Beast

Over the last fifty years, the federal government spent an astounding $2 trillion on education.

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The find was practically unprecedented, but even more astounding were the paintings themselves.

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In the light of that astounding discovery, she now read the mysterious Dr. Weirmarsh as she would an open book.

From Project Gutenberg

“All right, sahib,” was the unexpected parry to this astounding thrust, and Chumru kept on with his task.

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Lowell had not recovered from the astounding idea before they reached Talpers's place.

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For several moments the Indians were incapable of motion, so astounding was this interference with their sport.

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"You go to hell," was the unexpectedly astounding reply; for no one had ever heard Robert Sinclair use language like this before.

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Related Words

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