astonishing
[ uh-ston-i-shing ]
/ əˈstɒn ɪ ʃɪŋ /
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adjective
causing astonishment or surprise; amazing: an astonishing victory; an astonishing remark.
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as·ton·ish·ing·ly, adverbas·ton·ish·ing·ness, nounWords nearby astonishing
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astonishing
/ (əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ) /
adjective
causing great surprise or amazement; astounding
Derived forms of astonishing
astonishingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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