astonishing
|as-ton-ish-ing|
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/əˈstɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/
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/əˈstɒn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
(astonish)
surprisingly impressive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'astonish' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'astonien,' which came from Old French 'estoner,' derived from Latin 'extonare,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'tonare' meant 'to thunder.'
Historical Evolution
'astonien' transformed into the modern English word 'astonish.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strike with thunder,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to surprise greatly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder.
The magician's performance was truly astonishing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35