HyperDic: astonishing

English > 2 senses of the word astonishing:
ADJECTIVEallastonishing, amazingsurprising greatly
allastonishing, astounding, staggering, stupefyingso surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
astonishing > pronunciation
Soundsahstaa'nihshihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > astonishing: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningsurprising greatly.
Example "the dog was capable of astonishing tricks"
Synonymamazing
BroadersurprisingCausing surprise or wonder or amazement
Spanishasombrosa, asombroso, pasmoso, sorprendente
Adverbsastonishinglyin an amazing manner
English > astonishing: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningSo surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm.
Example"such an enormous response was astonishing"
Synonymsastounding, staggering, stupefying
Broaderimpressivemaking a strong or vivid impression
Spanishasombroso

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