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—astoundingly, adv./euh stown"ding/, adj.capable of overwhelming with amazement; stunningly surprising.[1580-90; ASTOUND + -ING2]
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astounding — adjective Date: 1586 causing astonishment or amazement < an astounding revelation > • astoundingly adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
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astounding — as|tound|ing [əˈstaundıŋ] adj so surprising that it is almost impossible to believe = ↑astonishing ▪ The concert was an astounding success. >astoundingly adv ▪ astoundingly beautiful scenery … Dictionary of contemporary English
