jaw-dropping

jaw–drop·ping

adj \ˈjȯ-ˌdrä-piŋ\

Definition of JAW-DROPPING

: causing great surprise or astonishment

— jaw–drop·per \-pər\ noun

— jaw–drop·ping·ly \-piŋ-lē\ adverb

First Known Use of JAW-DROPPING

1980

Related to JAW-DROPPING

Synonyms: amazing, astonishing, 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

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Rhymes with JAW-DROPPING

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