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astonishing

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋ/ · UK /əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/

astonishing means: So surprising that it is difficult to believe.

adjective

VERY SURPRISINGB2

So surprising that it is difficult to believe.

  • The view was astonishing.
  • She made astonishing progress in just a week.
  • He spent an astonishing amount of money on the party.

Similar words: amazing, surprising, astounding

Opposites: unsurprising

Common phrases: astonishing result, astonishing speed, an astonishing amount

Questions about astonishing

What does astonishing mean?

So surprising that it is difficult to believe.

What is astonishing in other languages?

Türkçe: şaşırtıcı · Español: asombroso · Français: étonnant · Deutsch: erstaunlich · Italiano: sorprendente · 日本語: 驚くべき

How do you pronounce astonishing?

In American English /əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋ/; in British English /əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/.

How do you use astonishing in a sentence?

The view was astonishing. She made astonishing progress in just a week.

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