Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Causing a strong feeling of surprise or wonder.
Astonishing
/əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Her success is truly astonishing.Their astonishing speed won them the race.
Etymology:
Derived from the Old French term estoner, meaning to stun or amaze, originating from the Vulgar Latin term *extonare, based on Latin tonare, meaning to thunder.
Usage Statistics:
18 mentions per 1 million words 
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