Meaning & use
astounding
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Extremely surprising or impressive, to the point of astonishment.
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The gymnast's routine was astounding, earning a perfect score.
It's astounding how quickly the city rebuilt after the flood.
A note on using this word
Comes from 'astound,' ultimately traced to Latin 'attonare,' to strike with thunder, capturing the sense of being stunned.
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