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astonishing

adjective

1. an astonishing victory; an astonishing remark.

/ əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ /

adjective

1. causing great surprise or amazement; astounding

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Derived Forms

• aˈstonishingly, adverb

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Other Words From

• as·tonish·ing·ly adverb
• as·tonish·ing·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

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Example Sentences

In the autumn of 1971, a group of men came together who would carry out one of the most astonishing bank raids in history.

Puerto Rican Serrano has won world titles in an astonishing seven divisions.

For chunks of the contest, the home side looked outstanding, but South Africa’s ability to fight their way to survival was astonishing.

Although legal or legislative efforts will be necessary to lift their now unconstitutional bans, it’s astonishing progress for those states and the people who live in them.

It's astonishing that we ever thought it would be.

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