- present participle of astonish.
astonishing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The court also heard it was "astonishing that no-one else was injured".
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
On a 10-year view, the difference between buying into the S&P 500 at the best time and buying into it at the worst time was worth an astonishing 25% per year.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Reels of his astonishing skills routinely receive millions of views, and his fame has only risen in the wake of the viral police encounter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Slate editor Shannon Palus analyzes the movie’s astonishing magic trick.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
There could be no end to the questions, but the sketch outlines of answers were beginning to appear, and they were astonishing.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
Vocabulary lists containing astonishing
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Nothing But the Truth
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Copper Sun
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word