astonishing
/əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/
Meanings
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Adjective
Causing great surprise or amazement; extremely impressive.
- "The astonishing speed of the cheetah is a marvel of nature."
- "His astonishing performance at the concert left the audience speechless."
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Verb
Filling someone with wonder or amazement.
- "The view from the top of the mountain astonished us all."
- "The magician astonished the audience with his sleight of hand."
Synonyms
astound , flabbergast , surprise
Rhymes
Words rhyming with astonishingamazing , amazinging , amazingly , amazoningly , astoundingly
Variants
List of all variants of astonishing that leads to same resultastonishing , astonishingly , astonish , astonished , astonishes
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Late Middle English: from astound + -ing.
Trivia
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The word 'astonishing' is derived from the Old English word 'astounden', which means 'to strike dumb' or 'to stun'.
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The longest word in the English language that can be pronounced using only the letters in the word 'astonishing' is 'stethanolophorostomus'. It is a type of sea slug.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Amazement: A feeling of wonder, surprise, or awe. It is often used interchangeably with 'astonishment'.
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Marvel: Something that is extremely impressive or worthy of wonder and admiration. It is closely related to 'astonishing'.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'astonishing' is often used to describe extraordinary events or characters. It has been used in various forms of art, music, and film to evoke feelings of wonder and amazement. For instance, in the novel 'Jaws' by Peter Benchley, the appearance of the great white shark is described as 'astonishing' to the characters.
How to Memorize "astonishing"
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visualize
- Visualize the feeling of being surprised or amazed. Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a situation where you are astonished. Picture the details of the scene and the emotions you feel.
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associate
- Associate the word 'astonishing' with words that evoke feelings of wonder and amazement, such as 'marvel', 'miracle', 'wonder', and 'amazement'.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'astonishing' with a memorable phrase or image. For example, you could remember it as 'A Seashell That's Not In Her Shelling'.
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