Synonyms for

Astonishing

Verb / ʌˈstɑ:nɪʃɪŋ / Another word for astonishing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing great surprise or amazement.

Synonyms & similar words

astound astonish stupefying amaze staggering astounding amazing amazing surprising startling astounding incredible wonderful remarkable impressive breathtaking spectacular stunning fantastic awesome dazzling marvelous awe-inspiring mind-blowing jaw-dropping eye-opening striking

Synonyms by register

Formal

remarkable extraordinary prodigious stupendous

Informal

amazing incredible mind-blowing awesome

Literary

wondrous marvelous miraculous

Antonyms

ordinary common usual expected mundane unsurprising predictable

Common collocations

  • astonishing achievement
  • astonishing speed
  • astonishing discovery
  • astonishing results
  • astonishing beauty
  • astonishing accuracy
  • astonishing growth

Word family

noun astonishment
verb astonish
adverb astonishingly

Usage note

Astonishing implies a high degree of surprise, often due to something being unexpected or remarkable. It is generally a positive or neutral term.

Example sentences

  1. The view from the top of the mountain was astonishing.
  2. The athlete's performance was astonishingly good.
  3. The amount of food the caterpillar ate was astonishing.
  4. The magician's tricks were astonishing.
  5. The speed of the cheetah is astonishing.

Quotes

  • The world is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper. - W.B. Yeats
  • The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. - Albert Einstein
  • Everything you can imagine is real. - Pablo Picasso

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