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stag·ger·ing
 staggering
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- pronunciation:
- stae
g
 r
ihng
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
astounding, shocking, or highly disturbing.
Swimming such a distance and in such dangerous waters was a staggering feat.The bloody battle resulted in a staggering number of deaths.The wedding was extraordinary and the cost was staggering.- synonyms:
- astounding, shocking, stunning
- similar words:
- amazing, disturbing, unsettling
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| definition 2: |
causing one to become unstable or near collapse; very powerful or heavy in impact.
His opponent dealt him a staggering blow to the head.The new taxes imposed a staggering burden on the peasants.- similar words:
- crushing, heavy, powerful, stunning
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| derivation: |
staggeringly (adv.) |
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