astonishing

• Algo que causa gran sorpresa o asombro por ser extraordinario, inesperado o impresionante.

Describes something that causes great surprise or amazement.

1. Extremely surprisingB2formal

   Causing great surprise or amazement; incredible.

   asombroso, sorprendente

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

   Sinónimosamazingastoundingbreathtakingincrediblemind-blowingmind-bogglingshockingstaggeringstartlingstupefyingunbelievable

   Antónimoscommonplaceexpectedordinarypredictableunimpressiveunremarkableunsurprising

2. B2formal

   So impressive or remarkable that it causes wonder.

   asombroso

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

   Sinónimosamazingastoundingbreathtakingextraordinaryincredibleoverwhelmingphenomenalremarkablestaggeringstunning

   Antónimoscommonplacemediocreordinaryunimpressiveunremarkable

• Verbo que significa causar a alguien una gran sorpresa o asombro, dejándolo pasmado o maravillado por algo inesperado o extraordinario.

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.

   asombrar grandemente

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

   Sinónimosamazeastoundconfounddumbfoundflabbergastshockstaggerstartlestuntake aback

   Antónimosborecalmexpect