astonishing

as·ton·ish·ing

adjective \-ni-shiŋ\

Definition of ASTONISHING

: causing astonishment : surprising <an astonishing discovery>

— as·ton·ish·ing·ly \-shiŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of ASTONISHING

1. He showed an astonishing lack of concern for others.
2. The truck can hold an astonishing amount of stuff.
3. She gave an astonishing performance in her first film.

First Known Use of ASTONISHING

1593

Related to ASTONISHING

Synonyms

amazing, surprising, astounding, blindsiding, dumbfounding (also dumfounding), eye-opening, flabbergasting, jarring, jaw-dropping, jolting, shocking, startling, stunning, stupefying

Antonyms

unsurprising

Related Words

unannounced, unanticipated, unexpected, unforeseen; awesome, awful, breathtaking, fabulous, heart-stopping, marvelous (or marvellous), miraculous, portentous, prodigious, staggering, stupendous, sublime, wonderful, wondrous; extraordinary, phenomenal, rare, sensational, spectacular; befuddling, bewildering, confounding, confusing, discomfiting, disconcerting, dismaying, flustering, muddling, nonplussing (also nonplusing), perplexing, upsetting; incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable, unlikely, unthinkable; singular, uncommon, unique, unusual, unwonted; conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, remarkable; impressive, striking

Near Antonyms

common, customary, mundane, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unremarkable, usual