Synonyms for

Staggering

Verb / ˈstægɜ:ˌɪŋ / Another word for staggering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

extremely surprising or shocking

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

astonishing overwhelming astounding bewildering

Informal

mind-blowing shocking amazing unbelievable

Literary

prodigious stupendous wondrous

Antonyms

calm steady balanced measured controlled unremarkable

Common collocations

  • staggering amount
  • staggering effect
  • staggering implications
  • staggering loss
  • staggering number
  • staggering blow
  • staggering success

Word family

noun stagger
verb stagger
adjective staggering
adverb staggeringly

Usage note

Often used to describe something that is surprisingly large or impressive, sometimes to the point of being overwhelming. Can also refer to a physical unsteady gait.

Example sentences

  1. The amount of money he spent on his car was staggering.
  2. The height of the mountain was staggering.
  3. The number of people who came to the concert was staggering.
  4. The size of the cake was staggering!
  5. The beauty of the sunset was staggering.

Quotes

  • The amount of money that is spent on, quote unquote, 'health food' is staggering.
  • The amount of data and analysis available for free is staggering.
  • The number of people who have been through similar struggles and share them openly is staggering.

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