astonishing
Translation
astonishing, amazing, surprising
Examples
The magician performed an astonishing trick.
The magician performed an astonishing trick.
She has an astonishing memory for details.
She has an astonishing memory for details.
Grammar Patterns
an astonishing ((noun)) used to describe something very surprising It was an astonishing achievement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: amazing, surprising, stunning; Antonyms: ordinary, mundane
Etymology
From Old French `estoner` ('to stun'), from Latin `ex-` ('out') + `tonare` ('to thunder'). Literally 'to be thunderstruck'.
Memory Tips
Imagine being so surprised it's like being struck by thunder (`tonare`).