adj

staggering

STA-guh-rihng

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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