staggering meaning

UK US /ˈstæɡɚɪŋ/ 3 syllables

staggering (adjective): so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm.

Definition of staggering

  1. 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, astounding, stupefying

    Similar: impressive

How to pronounce staggering

staggering is pronounced /ˈstæɡɚɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with staggering

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

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

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