jaw-drop·ping
| \ ˈjȯ-ˌdrä-piŋ
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Definition of jaw-dropping
: causing great surprise or astonishment
Other Words from jaw-dropping
jaw-dropper
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ˈjȯ-ˌdrä-pər
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noun
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noun
jaw-droppingly
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ˈjȯ-ˌdrä-piŋ-lē
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adverb
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adverb
Synonyms & Antonyms for jaw-dropping
Synonyms
- amazing,
- astonishing,
- astounding,
- blindsiding,
- dumbfounding
- (also dumfounding),
- eye-opening,
- flabbergasting,
- jarring,
- jolting,
- shocking,
- startling,
- stunning,
- stupefying,
- surprising
Antonyms
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“Jaw-dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jaw-dropping. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.
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