staggering
Translation
astonishing, overwhelming, shocking
Examples
The company reported a staggering profit.
The company reported a staggering profit.
He took a staggering step forward.
He took a staggering step forward.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) staggering ((noun)) used to describe something very surprising The company reported a staggering profit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: astonishing, amazing, shocking; Antonyms: ordinary, unimpressive
Etymology
From the verb 'to stagger', meaning to walk unsteadily. The adjective implies something so shocking it makes you feel unsteady.
Memory Tips
Imagine seeing something so amazing it makes you physically 'stagger' back in surprise.