Basic Details
Word: Astounding
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is very surprising or amazing.
Synonyms: Astonishing, shocking, incredible
Antonyms: Unimpressive, ordinary, expected
Idioms and Phrases
- Astounding talent: Refers to a skill or ability that is impressively surprising. Example: "Her astounding talent for painting left everyone speechless."
- Astounding achievement: Used to describe an accomplishment that is incredibly impressive. Example: "Winning the championship was an astounding achievement for the team."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The magician performed an astounding trick that left the audience in awe.
Example 2: It was astounding to see how quickly the flowers bloomed after the rain.
Example 3: The scientist made an astounding discovery that changed the way we understand the universe.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "astounding" comes from the Middle English word "astounden,†which means to "stun" or "daze"? It's been used for centuries to express surprise!
Famous Quote
"The astounding thing is that, with every invention and every discovery, you get a better grasp on how little you actually know." — Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "astounding" mean?
a) Uninteresting
b) Very surprising
c) Typical
d) Small
Answer: b) Very surprising
2. Which of these is a synonym of "astounding"?
a) Ordinary
b) Astonishing
c) Boring
d) Simple
Answer: b) Astonishing
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "astounding"?
a) Incredible
b) Amazing
c) Unimpressive
d) Awe-inspiring
Answer: c) Unimpressive
4. Which sentence uses "astounding" correctly?
a) The cake was astounding delicious.
b) The astounding movie left everyone talking about it.
c) He made an astounding mistake on his homework.
d) The flowers were astounding growing in the garden.
Answer: b) The astounding movie left everyone talking about it.
5. What does the phrase "astounding achievement" mean?
a) A boring task
b) A surprising success
c) A normal day
d) A simple error
Answer: b) A surprising success
