Astounding
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Astounding is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of astound.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of astound.
More Meanings
- That astounds or astound.
Example Sentences
astounding success an astounding spectacle
Wasted in darkness down the pitchy wave, / We saw the Stygian pool her borders lave, / Fed by th’ astounding cataract on high.
[Y]ou ſhall heare the Scythian Tamburlaine: / Threatning the world with high aſtounding tearms / And ſcourging kingdomes with his conquering ſword.
This is going to be the most astounding thing you’ve ever heard of, sir, and I say that knowing that a man of your caliber in your profession must have known some astounding things in his time.
Synonyms for astounding
Depending on context, synonyms include amazing, extraordinary, fantastic, incredible, marvelous, miraculous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include astonishing, stupefying, staggering, incredible, unbelievable, impressive.
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