Astounding

Pronunciation: /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/

Definitions of astounding

adjective causing astonishment or amazement; incredible

Example Sentences

A1 The magician performed an astounding trick that made everyone gasp.

A2 The team's performance in the championship was truly astounding.

B1 The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely astounding.

B2 The scientist made an astounding discovery that changed the course of medicine.

C1 The artist's work was so astounding that it left viewers speechless.

C2 The orchestra's performance was truly astounding, showcasing their exceptional talent.

Examples of astounding in a Sentence

formal The research findings were truly astounding, revolutionizing the field of medicine.

informal I can't believe how astounding the view is from up here!

slang That movie was absolutely astounding, dude!

figurative Her ability to forgive and move on is truly astounding, like a superpower.

Grammatical Forms of astounding

• past tense: astounded
• plural: astoundings
• comparative: more astounding
• superlative: most astounding
• present tense: astounds
• future tense: will astound
• perfect tense: have astounded
• continuous tense: is astounding
• singular: astounding
• positive degree: astounding
• infinitive: to astound
• gerund: astounding
• participle: astounded

Origin and Evolution of astounding

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'astounding' originated from the Middle English word 'astonyen' which means to astonish or amaze.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'astounding' has come to be used to describe something that is extremely impressive or astonishing.