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
• miraculous
• dumbfounding
• staggering
• extraordinary
• jarring
• spectacular
• remarkable
• unusual
• stupendous
• eye-opening
• impressive
• wondrous
• awful
• blindsiding
• unbelievable
• sublime
• marvelous
• unforeseen
• unanticipated
• uncommon
• prodigious
• perplexing
• inconceivable
• phenomenal
• dismaying
• sensational
• disconcerting
• unimaginable
• unlikely
• outstanding
• upsetting
• confusing
• confounding
• incomprehensible
• unthinkable
• rare
• portentous
• striking
• noticeable
• bewildering
• fabulous
• unannounced
• notable
• heart-stopping
• 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

Dolphins regularly accompany boats, while beneath the surface vibrant coral reefs support turtles, rays and an astonishing diversity of tropical fish. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Every four years, slums in Kolkata and in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, get painted over in the respective colors of Argentina and Brazil, soccer powerhouses that have been embraced with astonishing fervor across the Global South. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026

Verb

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