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as in amazing
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years
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as in surprising
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
it astounds me that you flew all the way out here just for my birthday
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“Astounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astounding. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.
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