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

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 notes

In plain EnglishExtremely impressive or surprising — stronger than "astonishing."

Common pairings

astounding success astounding speed

Word forms

more astounding comparative, most astounding superlative

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Rhymes for astounding

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Frequently asked questions

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.