astounding
[ uh-stoun-ding ]
/ əˈstaʊn dɪŋ /
adjective
capable of overwhelming with amazement; stunningly surprising.
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Definition for astounding (2 of 2)
astound
[ uh-stound ]
/ əˈstaʊnd /
verb (used with object)
to overwhelm with amazement; astonish greatly; shock with wonder or surprise.
adjective
Archaic. astonished; astounded.
Origin of astound
Related formsas·tound·ment, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for astounding (1 of 2)
astounding
/ (əˈstaʊndɪŋ) /
adjective
causing amazement and wonder; bewildering
Derived Formsastoundingly, adverb
British Dictionary definitions for astounding (2 of 2)
astound
/ (əˈstaʊnd) /
verb
(tr) to overwhelm with amazement and wonder; bewilder
Word Origin for astound
C17: from astoned amazed, from Old French estoné, from estoner to astonish
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Word Origin and History for astounding
astound
mid-15c., from Middle English astouned, astoned (c.1300), past participle of astonen, astonien "to stun" (see astonish), with more of the original sense of Vulgar Latin *extonare. Related: Astounded; astounding.
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