adv
Meaning 1
In an astonishing manner; so as to surprise or astonish.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
astonishingly
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adv
Meaning 2
Very; remarkably used as an intensifier.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- The advertisements made the place look promising, but the food was astonishingly bad.
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
Meaning 3
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- amazingly, he finished medical school in three years
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: amazingly, surprisingly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English astonishing Middle English -ly English -ly English astonishingly From astonishing + -ly.
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