astonish
verb (used with object)
to fill with sudden and overpowering surprise or wonder; amaze.
are astonishing
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present progressiveof astonish.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Even with the context of an extremely flat pitch and some fragile opponents, England’s batting achievements are astonishing.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2024
The performances truly are astonishing, with Saldana and Gomez in particular showing previously unseen sides and Gascón both tender and fearsome.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2024
Given his age, his energy and his capacity for recalling details are astonishing.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2023
The details of the piece are astonishing, from the unreported flights valued at tens of thousands of dollars to the vacations valued at more than half a million.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2023
“I had thought, knowing Miss Bowen had an opponent lurking somewhere, that whomever you might be, you were not in need of any assistance. The paper animals are astonishing, for example.”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
