Astonishing
Astonishing adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Usage example: gave us the astonishing news she was getting married
Shocking is a synonym for astonishing in amazing topic. In some cases you can use "Shocking" instead an adjective "Astonishing".
Shocking
Shocking adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Usage example: we all clustered around to hear the shocking news of our colleague's sudden death
Astonishing is a synonym for shocking in stunning topic. Sometimes you can use "Astonishing" instead an adjective "Shocking".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- outrageous and astonishing
- outrageous and shocking
- sensational and astonishing
- sensational and shocking
- staggering and astonishing
- staggering and shocking
- striking and astonishing
- striking and shocking
- breathtaking and astonishing
- breathtaking and shocking
- stunning and astonishing
- stunning and shocking
- incredible and astonishing
- incredible and shocking
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