astounding meaning

UK US /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ 3 syllables

astounding (adjective): bewildering or striking dumb with wonder.

astounding has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

astounding as an adjective

  1. bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

    Synonyms: dumbfounding, dumfounding

    Similar: incredible

  2. so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
    • such an enormous response was astonishing
    • an astounding achievement
    • the amount of money required was staggering
    • suffered a staggering defeat
    • the figure inside the boucle dress was stupefying

    Synonyms: astonishing, staggering, stupefying

    Similar: impressive

How to pronounce astounding

astounding is pronounced /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with astounding

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in NG · 10-letter words

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