astonishing
Translation
astonishing, amazing, astounding
Examples
He showed an astonishing lack of concern.
He showed an astonishing lack of concern.
It is astonishing that he survived.
It is astonishing that he survived.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) astonishing ((noun)) a very surprising (noun). He showed an astonishing lack of concern.
((it is)) astonishing ((that ...)) it is very surprising that... It is astonishing that he survived.
Similar Words
Synonyms: amazing, astounding, surprising; Antonyms: ordinary, boring
Etymology
The present participle of 'astonish', from Latin 'ex-' + 'tonare' (to thunder). Meaning 'thunder-striking'.
Memory Tips
This describes something that causes the feeling of astonishment. The '-ing' ending often describes the thing that causes a feeling.