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- [uh-stoun-ding]
- /əˈstaʊn dɪŋ/
- /əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-stoun-ding]
- /əˈstaʊn dɪŋ/
Definitions of astounding word
- adjective astounding If something is astounding, you are shocked or amazed that it could exist or happen. 3
- adjective astounding causing amazement and wonder; bewildering 3
- adjective astounding Archaic. astonished; astounded. 1
- verb with object astounding to overwhelm with amazement; astonish greatly; shock with wonder or surprise. 1
- noun astounding Surprisingly impressive or notable. 1
- adjective astounding amazing, surprising 1
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Origin of astounding
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; astound + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Astounding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
astounding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
astounding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for astounding
adj astounding
- startling — creating sudden alarm, surprise, or wonder; astonishing.
- breathtaking — If you say that something is breathtaking, you are emphasizing that it is extremely beautiful or amazing.
- surprising — causing surprise, wonder, or astonishment.
- astonishing — Something that is astonishing is very surprising.
- mind-boggling — intellectually overwhelming: a mind-boggling puzzle.
adjective astounding
- amazing — You say that something is amazing when it is very surprising and makes you feel pleasure, approval, or wonder.
Antonyms for astounding
adjective astounding
- surprising — causing surprise, wonder, or astonishment.
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