Pronunciation: /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
adjective causing great astonishment, shock, or disbelief; overwhelming
A1 The student was staggering after staying up all night studying for the exam.
A2 The cost of the new car was staggering, but the family decided to buy it anyway.
B1 The company reported a staggering increase in profits this quarter.
B2 The athlete's performance at the competition was staggering, breaking multiple records.
C1 The scale of the humanitarian crisis was staggering, requiring immediate international assistance.
C2 The artist's talent was staggering, with critics praising the depth and emotion in their work.
adverb in a staggering manner; very surprisingly or shockingly
A1 The little girl walked with a staggering gait.
A2 The student made a staggering improvement in their grades.
B1 The company experienced a staggering increase in profits.
B2 The athlete's performance was staggering, breaking several records.
C1 The magnitude of the disaster was staggering, with thousands of lives lost.
C2 The artist's talent was staggering, creating masterpieces that left viewers in awe.
formal The company reported a staggering increase in profits this quarter.
informal I was in awe of the staggering amount of food at the buffet.
slang The concert was lit, the crowd was staggering!
figurative The weight of the news was staggering, it felt like a ton of bricks on my shoulders.
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