Shocking and Wondrous

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

Wondrous and shocking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wondrous" instead an adjective "Shocking".

Nearby Words: shock, shocked, shockingly, shocker

Wondrous

Wondrous adjective - Causing wonder or astonishment.

Shocking and wondrous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shocking" instead an adjective "Wondrous".

Nearby Words: wonder, wonderful
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