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astonishingly-made

|as-ton-ish-ing-ly-made|

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/əˈstɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ.li-meɪd/

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/əˈstɒ.nɪ.ʃɪŋ.li-meɪd/

surprisingly crafted

Etymology
Etymology Information

'astonishingly-made' originates from the English word 'astonish,' which comes from the Old French 'estoner,' meaning 'to stun or amaze.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'made' is derived from the Old English 'macian,' meaning 'to create or construct.'

Historical Evolution

'astonish' changed from the Old French word 'estoner' and eventually became the modern English word 'astonish.' The word 'made' evolved from the Old English 'macian' to its current form.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'astonish' meant 'to stun or amaze,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or crafted in a manner that causes great surprise or wonder.

The sculpture was astonishingly-made, leaving the audience in awe.

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Last updated: 2025/03/14 18:42