astonishingly
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/əˈstɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ.li/
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/əˈstɒn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ.li/
(astonish)
surprisingly impressive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'astonish' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'astonien,' where 'astoned' meant 'to stun or daze.'
Historical Evolution
'astonien' transformed into the modern English word 'astonish.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stun or daze,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to surprise greatly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that is very surprising or impressive.
The results were astonishingly good.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35