adjective
Uncommon
astounding
uh-STOWN-dihng
Astounding (adjective) means So impressive or surprising that it leaves people stunned. Example: “The rescue team pulled off an astounding feat of coordination.”
adjective
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So impressive or surprising that it leaves people stunned.
"The rescue team pulled off an astounding feat of coordination."
How to use astounding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely impressive or surprising — stronger than "astonishing."
Common pairings
astounding success
astounding speed
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more astounding
- Superlative
- most astounding
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What does “astounding” mean?
The word “astounding” means so impressive or surprising that it leaves people stunned. In plain terms, extremely impressive or surprising — stronger than "astonishing.".
How do you pronounce “astounding”?
“Astounding” is pronounced uh-STOWN-dihng (/əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “astounding” in a sentence?
Here is “astounding” used in a sentence: “The rescue team pulled off an astounding feat of coordination.”
What part of speech is “astounding”?
“Astounding” is an adjective.
Is “astounding” a common word?
“Astounding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
