astonishing

adjective

as·​ton·​ish·​ing ə-ˈstä-ni-shiŋ How to pronounce astonishing (audio)
: causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : surprising
an astonishing discovery
astonishingly adverb

Examples of astonishing in a Sentence

He showed an astonishing lack of concern for others. The truck can hold an astonishing amount of stuff. She gave an astonishing performance in her first film.
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Every imaginable luxury appointment is fitted, and then some more—Effortless Entry coach doors with power closing assistance and the beautiful Shooting Star Headliner are on the astonishing list. Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 However, in the last few years, the rise of e-scooter accidents has been astonishing. Michelle Weinberg, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024 Some of these works of art are astonishing and nobody made those works of art hoping to get rich. Dylan Scott, Vox, 21 Nov. 2024 Another astonishing time capsule captures a bruisingly ugly argument between the teenage Carten and her mother, traveling from the living room to the front yard, as brutal verbal attacks give way to physical blows. Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for astonishing 

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of astonish

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of astonishing was in 1593

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“Astonishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astonishing. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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