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astounding

/əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ/
as · tound · ing
Adverb:astoundingly
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• adjective

1

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing great wonder, shock, or amazement.

Example

"The young pianist delivered an astounding performance that left the entire audience in awe."

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• Rhymes for astounding

• Nearby Words

astonishingly
astonishment
astound
astounding
astoundingly
astral
astrantia

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'astound', which stems from Middle English 'astonen' (to stun or daze), borrowed from Old French 'estoner' and ultimately from Vulgar Latin '*extonare', meaning 'to leave thunderstruck' (from 'ex-' + 'tonare', to thunder).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Astounding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/astounding
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