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astounding

American  
[uh-stoun-ding] / əˈstaʊn dɪŋ /

adjective

  1. capable of overwhelming with amazement; stunningly surprising.

astounding British  
/ əˈstaʊndɪŋ /

adjective

  1. causing amazement and wonder; bewildering

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Other Word Forms

  • astoundingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of astounding

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

Example Sentences

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Compared to the finger-thin latch mechanism, the heft of the door is astounding.

From The Wall Street Journal

I assure you, the next three quarters of this century will be astounding.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sanam's husband, who chose not to share his name for fear of retaliation, told the BBC that the timeline of events feels astounding.

From BBC

The next day's Reporting Scotland was extended to an hour - 60 minutes of astounding goals, people singing, dancing and cheering.

From BBC

ChatGPT’s progress in three years is ”astounding,” Dhar said, even as its benefits to business and other aspects of life remain to be seen.

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