astonishing

• Beschreibt etwas, das starkes Erstaunen oder Verwunderung hervorruft, oft weil es außergewöhnlich, überraschend oder kaum zu glauben ist.

Describes something that causes great surprise or amazement.

1. Extremely surprisingB2formal

   Causing great surprise or amazement; incredible.

   Erstaunlich

   • The magician performed an astonishing trick.
   • It is astonishing how quickly technology advances.
   • Her memory for details is truly astonishing.

   Synonymeamazingastoundingbreathtakingincrediblemind-blowingmind-bogglingshockingstaggeringstartlingstupefyingunbelievable

   Antonymecommonplaceexpectedordinarypredictableunimpressiveunremarkableunsurprising

2. B2formal

   So impressive or remarkable that it causes wonder.

   Erstaunlich

   • The view from the summit was astonishing.
   • He made an astonishing recovery after the accident.
   • The team achieved an astonishing victory against all odds.

   Synonymeamazingastoundingbreathtakingextraordinaryincredibleoverwhelmingphenomenalremarkablestaggeringstunning

   Antonymecommonplacemediocreordinaryunimpressiveunremarkable

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand durch etwas stark überrascht oder in Erstaunen versetzt wird. Es bezeichnet das Hervorrufen von großem Staunen oder Verblüffung.

A verb used to express the act of causing someone to feel great surprise or amazement.

1. Surprise greatlyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel very surprised or amazed.

   Sehr überraschen

   • The magician's trick astonished the entire audience.
   • Her sudden resignation astonished her colleagues.
   • The discovery astonished the scientific community.

   Synonymeamazeastoundconfounddumbfoundflabbergastshockstaggerstartlestuntake aback

   Antonymeborecalmexpect