astounding

• Qualifie quelque chose de tellement surprenant ou choquant que cela provoque l'émerveillement ou la stupeur.

Describes something that is so surprising or shocking that it causes astonishment or amazement.

1. Extremely surprising or impressiveB2formal

   Causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder; astonishing.

   étonnant

   • The magician's performance was absolutely astounding.
   • She made an astounding discovery in the laboratory.
   • The view from the summit was truly astounding.

   Synonymesamazingastonishingbreathtakingextraordinaryincrediblemind-blowingphenomenalremarkableshockingstaggering

   Antonymesboringcommonplaceexpectedordinarypredictableunimpressiveunsurprising

2. Incredibly good or remarkableB1informal

   Used to describe something that is exceptionally good or impressive.

   Étonnant, stupéfiant

   • That movie was astounding; I've never seen anything like it.
   • He has an astounding talent for playing the piano.
   • The team's victory was astounding given their underdog status.

   Synonymesamazingastonishingbreathtakingextraordinaryincrediblemarvelousphenomenalprodigiousremarkablespectacularstupendouswondrous

   Antonymesawfulinferiormediocreordinarypoorterribleunimpressive

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer une action qui choque ou surprend fortement quelqu'un, souvent par quelque chose d'inattendu ou de remarquable.

A verb used to express the act of shocking or greatly surprising someone, often with something unexpected or remarkable.

1. Shock or amaze greatlyB2formal

   To surprise or shock someone very much, often with something impressive or unexpected.

   Étonner au plus haut point

   • The magician's performance astounded the entire audience.
   • Scientists were astounded by the discovery of the new species.
   • Her ability to solve complex problems astounds her colleagues.

   Synonymesamazeastonishdumbfoundflabbergastshockstaggerstunsurprise

   Antonymesborecalmcomfortexpectpredictreassure