astonishing

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb affect with wonder
  2. adjective surprising greatly
  3. adjective so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

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Synonyms

amaze, astonish, astound

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