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astonishing
[ uh-ston-i-shing ]
astonishing
/ əˈɒɪʃɪŋ /
adjective
- causing great surprise or amazement; astounding
Derived Forms
- ˈٴDzԾԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·ٴDzi·Բ· adverb
- ·ٴDzi·Բ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of astonishing1
Example Sentences
From playing non-league football in 2010 to inspiring an astonishing Premier League title success just six years later, he struck 198 goals for the Foxes and seven more in his 26 England appearances.
Environmental advocates and cheerleaders for biodiversity were overjoyed that the wolves — who in their best moments look a lot like big, cuddly dogs — were making such an astonishing comeback.
Such was Francis’ astonishing international popularity that many politicians of all stripes tried to trade on it, allying themselves with his causes.
Yet, the first “Gagachella” — as fans have dubbed these performances — was unmistakably rushed, far from the astonishing show she’s always prided herself on giving.
Indeed this weekend's broad range of exemptions are in and of themselves an astonishing U-turn on the principle embodied in the notorious tariff chart held up by Trump in the Rose Garden.
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