word
Astonishing
Uh-STAH-nih-shihng
/ʌˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
astonishing
Dictionary meaning
So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm.
Examples
- Such an enormous response was astonishing.
Synonyms: stupefying
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