Synonyms of flooring

flooring

verb

present participle of floor

1

as in appalling

to cause an unpleasant surprise for

that you would say such a rude thing to someone floors me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appalling
• shocking
• stunning
• horrifying
• shaking up
• shaking
• frightening
• scaring
• astonishing
• startling
• jolting
• bowling over
• amazing
• terrifying
• disgusting
• alarming
• knocking for a loop
• offending
• scarifying
• distressing
• outraging
• terrorizing
• panicking
• affrighting
• overwhelming
• sickening
• nauseating
• frighting
• freaking (out)
• repelling
• stupefying
• revolting
• turning off
• flabbergasting
• unstringing
• displeasing
• dumbfounding
• awing
• disconcerting
• spooking
• discomposing
• scandalizing
• dispiriting
• unsettling
• dismaying
• perturbing
• upsetting
• astounding
• daunting
• demoralizing
• emasculating
• undoing
• disturbing
• overpowering
• disquieting
• unnerving
• discomforting
• unmanning
• crushing
• chilling
• weirding out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cushioning
• charming
• gratifying
• pleasing
• tickling
• rejoicing
• buffering
• enticing
• delighting
• assuring
• comforting
• tempting
• soothing
• cheering
• consoling
• reassuring
• solacing

2

as in amazing

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

as you might expect, winning the lottery simply floored us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazing
• stunning
• surprising
• shocking
• astonishing
• startling
• rocking
• bowling over
• taking by surprise
• astounding
• thunderstriking
• stupefying
• taking aback
• flabbergasting
• dumbfounding
• blowing away
• shaking up
• disconcerting
• bewildering
• blindsiding
• perplexing
• dazing
• confusing
• knocking for a loop
• jarring
• nonplussing
• befuddling
• muddling
• dismaying
• discomfiting
• confounding

3

as in dropping

to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall

the boxer floored his opponent in the second round, winning the fight by a knockout

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dropping
• downing
• hitting
• mowing (down)
• bowling (down or over)
• leveling
• pounding
• knocking over
• slamming
• toppling
• banging
• knocking down
• felling
• smacking
• prostrating
• slapping
• punching
• knocking out
• thumping
• overthrowing
• throwing down
• poking
• hammering
• belting
• whacking
• jabbing
• pasting
• swiping
• socking
• kayoing
• bashing
• KO'ing
• slugging
• swatting
• whaling
• clobbering
• walloping
• bludgeoning
• thwacking
• slogging
• smiting

4

as in devastating

to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress

the pushing and shoving at the clearance sale absolutely floored me, and I had to leave

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devastating
• overwhelming
• overcoming
• grinding (down)
• crushing
• overpowering
• prostrating
• swamping
• oppressing
• rocking
• snowing under
• disturbing
• drowning
• overmastering
• sinking
• whelming
• distressing
• defeating
• shattering
• upsetting
• throwing
• deluging
• refuting
• demoralizing
• staggering
• unnerving
• breaking
• unmanning
• confuting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flooring

Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning Laminate Floors Laminate is a delicate flooring material that is vulnerable to scratching and dullness if it’s not cleaned properly. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026

Where to Use Bold Tile in the Bathroom While statement-making tile can work almost anywhere, flooring is a favorite spot to start, depending on your space. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026

Install Large-Format Floor Tiles Next to wall treatments, flooring is the next upgrade that offers the biggest bang for your buck. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 19 July 2026

According to Modernize, flooring installation typically runs $4 to $15 per square foot, or about $2,000 to $7,500 for a standard room. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Other tests throughout the kitchen confirmed mold in four locations and asbestos in the black flooring mastic. — Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Be sure to take note as to what Umansky has to say regarding flooring choices. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

Terrazzo flooring composed of four natural stones and Murano glass elements recall the movement and gradation of the Venetian lagoon. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Room 1134’s distressed leather and cast iron accents, dimmable overhead lighting, and wide plank oakwood flooring counterbalance colorfully ombre shades, brocade throws, and a cushy seafoam blue loveseat at the foot of the (very plush) bed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026