staggeringly

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staggeringly — adverb

1. to an extent that seems almost impossible to believe because it is so large, cos

1.副詞C2
釋義

to an extent that seems almost impossible to believe because it is so large, costly, fast, difficult, or otherwise extreme.

例句

The rent in central Seoul was staggeringly high for a tiny studio.

staggeringly + adjective (high)

After the company sale, Bilal received a staggeringly large bonus.

a staggeringly + adjective + noun

同義詞
  • astonishingly

    very close in meaning, with slightly more focus on amazement itself

  • remarkably

    milder and more neutral; highlights noticeability rather than shock

  • incredibly

    more conversational and often less formal

文法句型

staggeringly + adjective

staggeringly + adverb

a staggeringly + adjective + noun

用法筆記

Most often placed directly before an adjective or adverb to show that the degree feels almost unbelievable. It is especially common with words about cost, size, speed, and difficulty.

常見錯誤

❌The hotel was staggering expensive.
✅The hotel was staggeringly expensive.
💡Use the adverb form with -ly when modifying an adjective like 'expensive'.