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Grammar : Adj
Spell : uh-stoun-ding
Phonetic Transcription : əˈstaʊn dɪŋ

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Définition of astounding

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Middle English astouned, astoned (c.1300), past participle of astonen, astonien "to stun" (see astonish), with more of the original sense of Vulgar Latin *extonare. Related: Astounded; astounding.
  • adj amazing
Example sentences :
  • The explanation of this astounding similarity will be given when we come to "Othello."
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • The inadequacy, the feebleness of the whole thing is astounding.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • It is astounding how ill-endowed Shakespeare was on the side of manliness.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • The charm of it all, the deathless charm and the astounding veracity!
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • Harvest after harvest Shakespeare brought forth of astounding quality.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • Yet from their concurrence was born the most astounding hap in the Zorra chronicles.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • While we took in this astounding spectacle, young Sammons was dancing with excitement.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • On the instant the old Chinaman was electrified into sudden and astounding action.
  • Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • Groups of recent guests paused to discuss the astounding event.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • There are a few ways in which Astounding Stories may be improved.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various

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