astonishing

• Qui provoque un très grand étonnement ou une forte admiration, souvent parce que c'est surprenant ou remarquable.

Describes something that causes great surprise or amazement.

1. Extremely surprisingB2formal

   Causing great surprise or amazement; incredible.

   Étonnant, stupéfiant

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

   Synonymesamazingastoundingbreathtakingincrediblemind-blowingmind-bogglingshockingstaggeringstartlingstupefyingunbelievable

   Antonymescommonplaceexpectedordinarypredictableunimpressiveunremarkableunsurprising

2. B2formal

   So impressive or remarkable that it causes wonder.

   étonnant, qui provoque l'admiration

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

   Synonymesamazingastoundingbreathtakingextraordinaryincredibleoverwhelmingphenomenalremarkablestaggeringstunning

   Antonymescommonplacemediocreordinaryunimpressiveunremarkable

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un une forte surprise ou un profond étonnement.

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.

   étonner

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

   Synonymesamazeastoundconfounddumbfoundflabbergastshockstaggerstartlestuntake aback

   Antonymesborecalmexpect