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astounding

astounding ˈstaʊndɪŋ/ adjective
astounding
ˈstaʊndɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of ASTOUNDING
[more astounding; most astounding]
: causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : amazing, astonishing令人震惊的;令人大吃一惊的

— astoundingly

adverb
TOEFL BNC: 20287 COCA: 15438

astounding

adjective

as·​tound·​ing ə-ˈstau̇n-diŋ How to pronounce astounding (audio)
: causing astonishment or amazement
an astounding revelation
astoundingly adverb

Example Sentences

He ate an astounding amount of food. the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years
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Word History

Etymology

see astound entry 2

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of astounding was in 1590
TOEFL BNC: 20287 COCA: 15438

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