adj C1 Advanced Uncommon

staggering

STA-guh-rihng

Staggering (adj) means So great or surprising as to be hard to believe. Example: “The staggering cost of the renovation shocked the homeowners.”

adj

So great or surprising as to be hard to believe.

"The staggering cost of the renovation shocked the homeowners."

"She has a staggering amount of talent for her age."

How to use staggering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAmazing or shocking, usually because of size or scale.

Common pairings

a staggering amount staggering statistics staggering rise

more staggering comparative, staggerings plural, most staggering superlative

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The _____ cost of the renovation shocked the homeowners.

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What does “staggering” mean?

The word “staggering” means so great or surprising as to be hard to believe. In plain terms, amazing or shocking, usually because of size or scale.

How do you pronounce “staggering”?

“Staggering” is pronounced STA-guh-rihng (/ˈstæɡəɹɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “staggering” in a sentence?

Here is “staggering” used in a sentence: “The staggering cost of the renovation shocked the homeowners.”

What part of speech is “staggering”?

“Staggering” is an adjective.

Is “staggering” a common word?

“Staggering” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.