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Astounding Definition & Meaning

astounding
adjective
  1. bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
  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"

"Astounding" in song lyrics

See how astounding is used in real songs:

  • "The way she flipped the script on me was astounding"
    Aceyalone — Bounce
  • "And a casket passed into the ground, pound for pound, astounding"
    Blackalicious — Cliff Hanger
  • "Front of my fountain, looking astounding"
    Children of the Corn — Giving Up the Game

Usage tips for "astounding"

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Frequently asked questions

What does astounding mean?
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder 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"
What part of speech is astounding?
Astounding is an adjective.
How many definitions does astounding have?
Astounding has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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