astonishing
adjective
as·ton·ish·ing
ə-ˈstä-ni-shiŋ 
: causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : surprising
an astonishing discovery
Examples of astonishing in a Sentence
He showed an astonishing lack of concern for others.
The truck can hold an astonishing amount of stuff.
She gave an astonishing performance in her first film.
Recent Examples on the Web
In fact, her record is astonishing as a manager at the Euros with 12 wins from 12 matches.
—
Darren Richman, New York Times, 5 July 2025
The circle's latest trick in its astonishing 100-year history?
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Each burr is rendered with astonishing devotion, pitted and scarred where the antlers shed free in springtime.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Not that the platform seems to be an astonishing source of income for most authors.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for astonishing
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Darren Richman, New York Times, 5 July 2025
The circle's latest trick in its astonishing 100-year history?
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Each burr is rendered with astonishing devotion, pitted and scarred where the antlers shed free in springtime.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Not that the platform seems to be an astonishing source of income for most authors.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for astonishing
Cite this Entry
“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astonishing. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share