astounding

/əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈstau̇n-diŋ/ (ame, mw)

astounding — adjective

  • astoundingpositive
  • more astoundingcomparative
  • most astoundingsuperlative

1. causing such strong surprise that it almost seems impossible to be true

1.形容詞B2
釋義

causing such strong surprise that it almost seems impossible to be true

例句

The twins gave an astounding piano performance at the school concert.

astounding + noun

Rania made astounding progress after only three weeks of swimming lessons.

make astounding progress

同義詞
  • astonishing

    very close in meaning; often slightly more formal in tone

  • stunning

    can also suggest beauty or a powerful visual effect, not only surprise

  • surprising

    weaker and more general; does not suggest the same extreme level

反義詞
  • ordinary

    not unusual enough to make anyone stop and react

  • unsurprising

    not unexpected; gives little or no feeling of wonder

文法句型

astounding + noun

be + astounding

find it + astounding + that-clause

用法筆記

Often used for news, results, skill, or numbers that feel far beyond normal expectation. It is stronger than 'surprising' and often suggests that the speaker almost cannot believe the fact.

常見錯誤

❌I was astounding by the news.
✅I was astounded by the news.
💡'astounding' describes the thing that causes surprise; 'astounded' describes the person who feels it.
❌The result was very astound.
✅The result was astounding.
💡Use the adjective 'astounding', not the base verb 'astound', after 'be'.