astounding

adjective

as·tound·ing ə-ˈstau̇n-diŋ

Synonyms of astounding next

: causing astonishment or amazement

an astounding revelation

astoundingly

ə-ˈstau̇n-diŋ-lē

adverb

Examples of astounding in a Sentence

He ate an astounding amount of food. the astounding sight of their cat returning home after having been missing for two years

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The energy companies made astounding profits, yet the subsidies kept growing and never went away—not even after the risks of fossil fuel dependency became undeniable. —

Wal Van Lierop, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 The movie concludes with a sequence of astounding, giddy inspiration. —

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024 Creative agencies are applauded for their ability to deliver astounding results for their clients by leveraging top-tier talent and a significant amount of resources. —

Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 The Bengals offense looked sharp from the get-go as Burrow, who is putting together an astounding statistical season, threw for over 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the first half, including 87 yards and a TD to Chase. —

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