Astonishing (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Surprising greatly; "she does an amazing amount of work"; "the dog was capable of astonishing tricks".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The firework display ended with an astonishing burst of colorful lights in the night sky.
- The tourists were treated to an astonishing view of the Grand Canyon at sunrise.
- The artist's ability to create realistic portraits was astonishing, with every detail perfectly captured.
- The company's profits had an astonishing increase of 50% in just one quarter.
- The scientists made an astonishing discovery that changed their understanding of the universe.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm; "such an enormous response was astonishing"; "an astounding achievement"; "the amount of money required was staggering"; "suffered a staggering defeat"; "the figure inside the boucle dress was stupefying".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The firework display was astonishing, filling the night sky with vibrant colors and patterns.
- Her astonishing vocal range allowed her to hit notes that few others could.
- The new roller coaster was astonishing, with steep drops and sharp turns that left riders screaming.
- The astonishing beauty of the ancient city took my breath away as I walked through its ruins.
- The scientist's astonishing discovery led to a breakthrough in the field of medicine.