astounding
word · lemma: astound
Definition
So surprising or amazing that it is almost hard to believe.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and strong word, more intense than 'amazing' or 'incredible'. Common collocations: 'astounding results', 'astounding discovery'. Rare in everyday speech; often used to emphasize a huge surprise or achievement.
Spanish: asombroso - sorprendentePortuguese (BR): surpreendente - impressionantePortuguese (PT): surpreendente - impressionanteChinese (Simplified): 令人震惊的 - 惊人的Chinese (Traditional): 令人震驚的 - 驚人的Hindi: चौंका देने वाला - आश्चर्यजनकArabic: مذهل - مدهشBengali: অবিশ্বাস্য - বিস্ময়কর - চমকপ্রদRussian: поразительный - ошеломляющий - удивительныйJapanese: 驚くべき - 仰天するようなVietnamese: kinh ngạc - sửng sốt - làm choáng vángKorean: 경이로운 - 놀라운Turkish: şaşırtıcı - hayret verici - akıl almazUrdu: حیرت انگیز - ناقابل یقینIndonesian: menakjubkan - luar biasa - mencengangkan
Example Sentences
The scientist made an astounding discovery.
basic
Her progress in just one month was astounding.
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The view from the mountain was astounding.
basic
It's astounding how much technology has changed our lives.
natural
The number of stars in the sky is simply astounding.
natural
His recovery after the accident was nothing short of astounding.
natural