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Meaning of "astonishing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ASTONISHING

astonishing  [əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ASTONISHING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Astonishing is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ASTONISHING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of astonishing in the English dictionary

The definition of astonishing in the dictionary is causing great surprise or amazement; astounding.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ASTONISHING


diminishing
dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ
distinguishing
dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ
finishing
ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ
fishing
ˈfɪʃɪŋ
flourishing
ˈflʌrɪʃɪŋ
fly-fishing
ˈflaɪˌfɪʃɪŋ
garnishing
ˈɡɑːnɪʃɪŋ
languishing
ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ
linishing
ˈlɪnɪʃɪŋ
nonvanishing
nɒnˈvænɪʃɪŋ
nourishing
ˈnʌrɪʃɪŋ
overfishing
ˌəʊvəˈfɪʃɪŋ
phishing
ˈfɪʃɪŋ
photofinishing
ˌfəʊtəʊˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ
publishing
ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ
punishing
ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ
ravishing
ˈrævɪʃɪŋ
refurbishing
riːˈfɜːbɪʃɪŋ
sportfishing
ˈspɔːtˌfɪʃɪŋ
varnishing
ˈvɑːnɪʃɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ASTONISHING

astomatal
astomatous
astomous
Aston
astonied
astonish
astonished
astonishingly
astonishment
astoop
Astor
Astoria
astound
astounded
astounding
astoundingly
astoundment

WORDS THAT END LIKE ASTONISHING

anything
blushing
bushing
crashing
crushing
Cushing
dashing
desktop publishing
flashing
flushing
gushing
ice fishing
lashing
Pershing
pushing
refreshing
slashing
smashing
thrashing
trout fishing
washing

Synonyms and antonyms of astonishing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ASTONISHING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «astonishing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of astonishing

Translation of «astonishing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ASTONISHING

Find out the translation of astonishing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of astonishing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «astonishing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

令人惊异的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

asombroso
570 millions of speakers

English

astonishing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आश्चर्यजनक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُذْهِل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ошеломляющий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

surpreendente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিস্ময়কর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

étonnant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menakjubkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

erstaunlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

驚くばかりの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

놀라운
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nggumun
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đáng kinh ngạc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆச்சரியப்படுத்தும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

थक्क करणारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şaşırtıcı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

stupefacente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zadziwiający
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дивовижний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

surprinzător
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καταπληκτικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verstommende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förvånansvärd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forbausende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of astonishing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ASTONISHING»

The term «astonishing» is very widely used and occupies the 19.829 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ASTONISHING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «astonishing» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «astonishing» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about astonishing

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10 QUOTES WITH «ASTONISHING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word astonishing.
1
Henry Adams
Nothing in education is so astonishing as the amount of ignorance it accumulates in the form of inert facts.
2
Dorothy Allison
I'm still very blunt: If you want to be a writer, get a day job. The fact that I have actually been able to make a living at it is astonishing.
3
Edward St Aubyn
Proust is a hero of mine. I read 'A la recherche' in one go, and I'm a very slow reader. It had an astonishing impact, reading it on my own and being my main company. I think Proust is the most intelligent person to ever have written a novel.
4
Bruce Beresford
Everyone has seen photographs of Mexicans wearing those big sombreros. When you come to Mexico, the astonishing thing is, nobody wears these hats at all.
5
Daniel Boone
I had gained the summit of a commanding ridge, and, looking round with astonishing delight, beheld the ample plains, the beauteous tracts below.
6
Georg Brandes
My father, though, could run very much faster. It was impossible to compete with him on the grass. But it was astonishing how slow old people were. Some of them could not run up a hill and called it trying to climb stairs.
7
James Broughton
The most astonishing joy is to receive from the muses the gift of a whole lyric.
8
Mick Cornett
Any urbanist has to appreciate New York City and the way it works. The public transit is astonishing.
9
Placido Domingo
Don't you think it astonishing that, at 58, I am still working at improving my career?
10
Luc Ferrari
I think I came across Cecil Taylor a bit later, in 65 or 66. That really impressed me - Cecil Taylor is an amazing character... Both his music and the way he approaches the instrument are astonishing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASTONISHING»

Discover the use of astonishing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to astonishing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Astonishing Hypothesis: The Scientific Search for the Soul
Readers will come to appreciate the strength and dignity of Berneta Ringer, a true Western heroine as Doig celebrates his mother's life after finding a cache of her letters, photographs, and childhood writings.
Francis Crick, 1995
2
The Astonishing Power of Emotions: Let Your Feelings be Your ...
Abraham, channeled through Esther Hicks, explains how to understand emotions and follow the life-affirming guidance that they provide, in a book that discusses how to deal with thirty-three specific situations.
Abraham (Spirit), Esther Hicks, Jerry Hicks, 2007
3
The Golden Ratio: The Story of PHI, the World's Most ...
In this fascinating book, Mario Livio tells the tale of a number at the heart of that mystery: phi, or 1.6180339887.
Mario Livio, 2008
4
Astonishing Mind Powers
"Explores the powers of the mind and extrasensory perception (ESP), including telepathy, psychokinesis, clairvoyance, and precognition, and looks at famous examples of these powers and how to test if they are real or fake"--Provided by ...
Carl R. Green, William R. Sanford, 2011
5
Astonishing Women Artists
Presents the lives and accomplishments of ten women artists from around the world, including Frida Kahlo, Geogria O'Keeffe, and Mary Pratt.
Heather Ball, 2007
6
Astonishing the Gods
This is a story for all ages, set in a time and place best known to lovers of fairytales and myths.
Ben Okri, 1999
7
The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man
A young superhero describes his awesome powers, which he then demonstrates as various foes arrive on the scene.
Michael Chabon, 2011
8
Naked Chocolate: The Astonishing Truth about the World's ...
This book describes the wonders of cacao - where it comes from, how it is processed, its three varieties, and its origins and role in pre-Columbian cultures of the Americas.
David Wolfe, Shazzie, 2005
9
Astonishing Art
Presents ten craft activities using items found around the home, providing step-by-step instruction for such projects as animal maska, photograph collages, and sock puppets.
Susan Martineau, 2011
10
The astonishing elephant
Illustrates the symbolic and real role of elephants in mythology, folklore, warfare, and circuses, traces mass killings that have led to the animal's near extinction, and details preservation efforts.
Shana Alexander, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASTONISHING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term astonishing is used in the context of the following news items.
1
USA wins World Cup in astonishing style, thanks to Carli Lloyd (+ …
The USA beat Japan, 5-2, to win its record third Women's World Cup and first since 1999. The game by American Carli Lloyd was one for the ... «Christian Science Monitor, Jul 15»
2
Scots wind power outlet enjoys 'astonishing' month
JUNE was an “astonishing” month for wind power in Scotland as output more than doubled compared to the same period last year, according to ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
3
Astonishing iPhone 6s Release Date Rumor Surfaces
Over the holiday weekend you may have heard that the iPhone 6s release date is confirmed for late September, but the publication includes ... «Gotta Be Mobile, Jul 15»
4
Greece: Astonishing and resounding 'Oxi' (No) to EU austerity
Today's referendum result is therefore an astonishing victory for SYRIZA and for the Greek people as the Troika will be forced to make considerable concessions ... «Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal, Jul 15»
5
An Astonishing Discovery in the History of Social Theory …
Amazingly enough, it turns out that when the government and billionaire-funded foundations actively promote the kind of long-term ... «VDARE.com, Jul 15»
6
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
Director Chuck Workman chooses the latter in his new film, Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles, and the result is a highly ... «LeftLion, Jul 15»
7
The Astonishing Debut of Airwheel Self-Balancing Electric S5
Lots of people are willing to own a type of SUV self-balancing electric scooter with strong power. Now, new arrival is coming. The astonishing debut of Airwheel ... «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
8
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles review – a …
“A magician is just an actor playing the part of a magician.” Released alongside a Welles retrospective at BFI Southbank (Touch of Evil returns ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
9
Inter threaten Fiorentina with legal action after 'astonishing
As a result Panerai took to Twitter on Sunday and questioned Inter's financial 'transparency', while stating they 'should be relegated' for their ... «Forza Italian Football, Jul 15»
10
McLaren 650S Le Mans Looks Astonishing In The Flesh
McLaren 650S Le Mans Looks Astonishing In The Flesh. Friday, July 3, 2015 at 3:03 pm | Posted by Bogdan Zoltan. Filed underGalleriesMcLarenMcLaren ... «Carscoops, Jul 15»

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