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

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
• 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
• outstanding
• eye-opening
• unimaginable
• unique
• incomprehensible
• exciting
• unthinkable
• striking
• enchanting
• rare
• uncommon
• phenomenal
• 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
• flabbergasting
• stupefying
• rocking
• dumbfounding
• bewildering
• taking by surprise
• bowling over
• perplexing
• disconcerting
• thunderstriking
• taking aback
• confusing
• befuddling
• dismaying
• jarring
• flooring
• discomfiting
• blowing away
• blindsiding
• shaking up
• dazing
• muddling
• confounding
• nonplussing
• knocking for a loop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of astonishing

Adjective

Her interest was sincere, astonishing and made for very long meetings. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Its celebrity pedigree is astonishing (spokespersons and fans include Jane Fonda, Martha Stewart, Andie MacDowell, Heidi Klum, etc), its offerings are robust, and many, if not most of its products, are five-star successes. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

Booming demand Anthropic’s growth has been astonishing even by Silicon Valley standards. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026

Nordstrom has really sweet jewelry pieces at not-astonishing price points. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026