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adjective

Definition of flabbergastingnext
as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness the flabbergasting sight of the mess that the teens had left in the kitchen

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flabbergasting

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verb

present participle of flabbergast
as in amazing
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected your decision to suddenly quit your job flabbergasts me

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flabbergasting
  1. surprising
  2. amazing
  3. startling
  4. shocking
  5. stunning
  6. astonishing
Adjective
  • Miku's addition to Fortnite isn't surprising given that season 6 of the battle royale is celebrating Japanese culture and history.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
  • That’s a surprising and sudden change, because we’ve been told for years that Meta is on a mission to protect users from misinformation and hate speech.
    John Brandon, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of surprising
Adjective
  • So pack your bags and get ready to stay in some of the most amazing cave hotels in the United States and around the world.
    Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Former President Jimmy Carter, who just passed away at 100, after leading an amazing life, lay in state at the Capitol Rotunda until his funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of amazing
Adjective
  • These were the size of carnival one-sheets, and full of startling clip-art imagery (a screaming head, a creepy baby in a mobcap) and aggressive block capitals, announcing the circus was back in town.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
  • But also to both the vital everyday structures and the cultural monuments that helped mark this place’s stunning achievements, told its citizens’ stories and embodied its startling confluence of talent, originality and freedom.
    Sam Lubell, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of startling
Adjective
  • On Monday, in a shocking move, Disney announced a deal to merge its Hulu + Live TV service with competitor Fubo.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
  • In fact, the difference is actually pretty shocking.
    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of shocking
Adjective
  • Video on social media showed the explosion and its aftermath as remains of the spacecraft are seen breaking up in what looks like a stunning meteor shower.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Start shopping now to take advantage of the enormous deals and add some stunning new luxury items to your closet.
    Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of stunning
Adjective
  • Having the Internet all the time was astonishing and felt like the future.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The Spurs rookie is averaging 1.0 steals and an astonishing 3.9 blocks per game this season.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of astonishing
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