staggering
Translation
astonishing, astounding, shocking
Examples
The company made a staggering profit.
The company made a staggering profit.
It costs a staggering amount of money.
It costs a staggering amount of money.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ~ noun used to describe something very surprising The company made a staggering profit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: astonishing, astounding, amazing; Antonyms: ordinary, unremarkable
Etymology
From the verb 'to stagger', meaning to cause someone to reel or be shocked. The '-ing' suffix forms an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of something so shocking it makes you physically 'stagger' or lose your balance.