6+ Synonyms for Astonishing & Similar Words
Definition of astonishing
- adjective
- surprising greatly; "she does an amazing amount of work"; "the dog was capable of astonishing tricks"
- 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"
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Writing tips for "astonishing"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like amazing, astounding, impressive can replace "astonishing" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 6 alternatives available, "astonishing" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Astonishing" in song lyrics
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"Lyrical acrobat, whose quite astonishing"
Afu-Ra f/ Masta Killa — Livin' Like Dat -
"Average amateur's arsenal just astonishing"
Blackalicious — A2G -
"Oooh... astonishing!"
Heltah Skeltah f/ The Representativz — The Square (Triple R)
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