CEFR B2

astounding

adjective

Meaning

Extremely surprising or impressive; astonishing.

Examples

The athlete's performance in the Olympics was nothing short of astounding, breaking multiple world records.
Scientists made an astounding discovery about a new planet capable of supporting life.

Synonyms: surprising, amazing, astonishing, staggering, breathtaking

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astounding (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/

Definition

Extremely surprising or impressive; astonishing.

Examples

The athlete's performance in the Olympics was nothing short of astounding, breaking multiple world records.
Scientists made an astounding discovery about a new planet capable of supporting life.
Her ability to speak five languages fluently at such a young age is truly astounding.

How to Use astounding

astounding to (prepositional phrase): Surprising or impressive to someone. — "The speed of technological advancement is astounding to many."

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