astonishing
word · lemma: astonish
Definition
Very surprising or hard to believe because it is so unexpected or impressive.
Usage & Nuances
'Astonishing' is formal and stronger than 'surprising', often used to describe something remarkable or amazing. Common with facts, achievements, or changes. Avoid using it in casual conversation where 'amazing' or 'incredible' may sound more natural.
Spanish: asombroso - sorprendentePortuguese (BR): surpreendente - impressionantePortuguese (PT): surpreendente - impressionanteChinese (Simplified): 令人震惊的 - 令人惊讶的Chinese (Traditional): 令人震驚的 - 令人驚訝的Hindi: चकित करने वाला - आश्चर्यजनकArabic: مذهل - مدهشBengali: বিস্ময়কর - অভূতপূর্বRussian: поразительный - удивительныйJapanese: 驚くべきVietnamese: đáng kinh ngạc - gây sửng sốtKorean: 놀라운 - 경이로운Turkish: şaşırtıcı - hayret vericiUrdu: حیران کن - حیرت انگیزIndonesian: menakjubkan - mengagumkan
Example Sentences
The magician's trick was astonishing.
basic
Her recovery was astonishing to the doctors.
basic
The speed of the new train is astonishing.
basic
It's astonishing how much technology has changed in ten years.
natural
He made an astonishing amount of progress in just one week.
natural
The view from the mountain top was simply astonishing.
natural