Synonyms of astonishing

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adjective

ə-ˈstä-ni-shiŋ 

1

as in surprising

causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness

gave us the astonishing news she was getting married

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprising
• startling
• amazing
• stunning
• shocking
• wonderful
• astounding
• incredible
• breathtaking
• stupefying
• awesome
• unexpected
• jaw-dropping
• flabbergasting
• jolting
• miraculous
• dumbfounding
• marvellous
• dumfounding
• extraordinary
• staggering
• jarring
• spectacular
• remarkable
• unusual
• stupendous
• eye-opening
• impressive
• wondrous
• awful
• blindsiding
• unbelievable
• sublime
• marvelous
• unforeseen
• uncommon
• unanticipated
• prodigious
• perplexing
• inconceivable
• phenomenal
• sensational
• dismaying
• disconcerting
• unimaginable
• outstanding
• unlikely
• upsetting
• confounding
• incomprehensible
• confusing
• unthinkable
• rare
• portentous
• striking
• noticeable
• bewildering
• fabulous
• unannounced
• notable
• heart-stopping
• befuddling
• discomfiting
• unwonted
• conspicuous
• nonplusing
• unique
• nonplussing
• flustering
• muddling
• singular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsurprising
• ordinary
• normal
• common
• typical
• usual
• customary
• mundane
• unremarkable
• unexceptional

2

as in amazing

causing wonder or astonishment

an astonishing view of the Grand Canyon that few tourists get to see

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazing
• marvellous
• wonderful
• surprising
• miraculous
• incredible
• stunning
• sublime
• marvelous
• staggering
• extraordinary
• impressive
• awesome
• remarkable
• astounding
• stupendous
• wondrous
• spectacular
• prodigious
• fabulous
• portentous
• interesting
• fascinating
• unbelievable
• unusual
• awful
• inconceivable
• eye-opening
• outstanding
• unimaginable
• unique
• incomprehensible
• unthinkable
• exciting
• striking
• enchanting
• rare
• phenomenal
• uncommon
• noticeable
• charming
• attractive
• sensational
• notable
• attracting
• unwonted
• conspicuous
• enlightening
• singular
• entertaining
• mind-blowing
• mind-boggling
• alluring
• smashing
• mind-bending
• enthralling
• beguiling
• captivating
• bewitching
• invigorating
• stimulating
• enlivening
• galvanizing
• energizing
• animating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unremarkable
• unimpressive
• ordinary
• uninspiring
• tedious
• typical
• uninteresting
• boring
• usual
• normal
• wearisome
• common
• monotonous
• customary
• dull
• tiring
• weary
• mundane
• uninspired
• wearying
• unexceptional
• exhausting
• draining
• debilitating
• fatiguing
• discouraging
• disheartening
• wearing
• jading
• dispiriting
• demoralizing
• enervating
• enfeebling

astonishing

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verb

present participle of astonish

as in stunning

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

the news that you and she broke up absolutely astonishes me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazing
• stunning
• surprising
• startling
• shocking
• astounding
• rocking
• flabbergasting
• stupefying
• dumbfounding
• surprizing
• dumfounding
• bewildering
• taking by surprise
• bowling over
• perplexing
• disconcerting
• thunderstriking
• taking aback
• befuddling
• dismaying
• jarring
• flooring
• confusing
• discomfiting
• nonplussing
• blowing away
• blindsiding
• dazing
• shaking up
• muddling
• confounding
• nonplusing
• knocking for a loop

Examples of astonishing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Here are three mind-blowing facts about dolphins that showcase their astonishing intelligence, as well as their peculiar behaviors—from recreational drug use to echolocation abilities that could rival technology on submarines. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024

More than 700 years on, that Duccio painting remains astonishing, as do most of the pieces here by the show’s other three protagonists: Martini, Pietro Lorenzetti, and Ambrogio Lorenzetti. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024

But most folks recognize that the Silicon Valley company’s wildly profitable grip on the rapidly growing datacenter AI market—many estimates put Nvidia’s share at an astonishing 90%—can’t last forever, at least not without enduring some serious competition. —Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024

The connection that Lauren and Jean found as a couple entering parenthood was astonishing. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024