astonishing

[ uh-ston-i-shing ]

/ əˈstɒn ɪ ʃɪŋ /

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adjective

causing astonishment or surprise; amazing: an astonishing victory; an astonishing remark.

RELATED WORDS

Nearby words

astomia, aston, aston dark space, astonied, astonish, astonishing, astonishment, astor, astoria, astound, astounding

Origin of astonishing

First recorded in 1520–30; astonish + -ing²

Related forms

as·ton·ish·ing·ly, adverbas·ton·ish·ing·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for astonishingly

astonishing

/ (əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ) /

adjective

causing great surprise or amazement; astounding

Derived Forms

astonishingly, adverb

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