astounding

[ uh-stoun-ding ]
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adjective
  1. capable of overwhelming with amazement; stunningly surprising.

Origin of astounding

1
First recorded in 1580–90; astound + -ing2

Other words from astounding

  • as·tound·ing·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for astounding

astounding

/ (əˈstaʊndɪŋ) /


adjective
  1. causing amazement and wonder; bewildering

Derived forms of astounding

  • astoundingly, adverb

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