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astonishing

adjective

Meaning

Causing great surprise or wonder; extremely impressive.

Examples

The view from the mountaintop was absolutely astonishing.
She made an astonishing recovery from her illness.

Synonyms: surprising, amazing, stunning, breathtaking, astounding

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astonishing (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/

Definition

Causing great surprise or wonder; extremely impressive.

Examples

The view from the mountaintop was absolutely astonishing.
She made an astonishing recovery from her illness.
His ability to remember every detail was astonishing.

How to Use astonishing

astonishingly (adverb): In a way that causes great surprise or wonder. — "He performed astonishingly well in the exam."

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