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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishAmazing or shocking, usually because of size or scale.
Common pairings
a staggering amount
staggering statistics
staggering rise
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Word forms
- Plural
- staggerings
- Comparative
- more staggering
- Superlative
- most staggering
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Rhymes for staggering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
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.
