astonishing (Meaning)
astonishing (s)
surprising greatly
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
astonishing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Astonish
astonishing (a.)
Very wonderful; of a nature to excite astonishment; as, an astonishing event.
Synonyms & Antonyms of astonishing
Synonyms:
- confounding
- rare
- phenomenal
- remarkable
- perplexing
- spectacular
- wondrous
- noticeable
- outstanding
- discomfiting
- upsetting
- unlikely
- stupendous
- uncommon
- notable
- unthinkable
- unusual
- unwonted
- bewildering
- eye-opening
- nonplusing
- unanticipated
- incomprehensible
- striking
- heart-stopping
- marvelous
- conspicuous
- sensational
- blindsiding
- confusing
- impressive
- befuddling
- awful
- disconcerting
- unimaginable
- unforeseen
- fabulous
- sublime
- dismaying
- unannounced
- portentous
- unbelievable
- inconceivable
- prodigious
- unique
Antonyms:
astonishing Sentence Examples
- The view from the mountaintop was astonishing, stretching for miles in every direction.
- Her remarkable talent for playing the violin at such a young age was astonishing to all who heard her perform.
- The speed at which technology is advancing is truly astonishing.
- The scientist made an astonishing discovery that challenged fundamental theories in physics.
- The amount of money raised for charity in just one night was astonishing.
- The craftsmanship of the antique clock was astonishing, with intricate details and precision.
- The actor's transformation for the role was astonishing; he completely disappeared into the character.
- The student's sudden improvement in grades was astonishing to his teachers and classmates alike.
- The chef's culinary skills were astonishing, creating dishes that were both visually stunning and delicious.
- The scale of the ancient ruins was astonishing, leaving visitors in awe of the civilization that once thrived there.
FAQs About the word astonishing
surprising greatly, so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelmof Astonish, Very wonderful; of a nature to excite astonishment; as, an astonishing event.
startling, stunning, shocking, amazing,surprising, stupefying, dumbfounding, staggering, jarring, marvellous
unsurprising, customary, typical, common, ordinary, typical, normal, mundane, usual, customary
The view from the mountaintop was astonishing, stretching for miles in every direction.
Her remarkable talent for playing the violin at such a young age was astonishing to all who heard her perform.
The speed at which technology is advancing is truly astonishing.
The scientist made an astonishing discovery that challenged fundamental theories in physics.
