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staggering

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstæɡɝˌɪŋ// UK //stˈæɡəɹɪŋ// stag·ger·ing

adj. very shocking or surprising. You use it when something is so big or unexpected that it is hard to believe.

adj. deeply shocking, astonishing, or overwhelming in magnitude. Often used to describe statistics, costs, or achievements that are difficult to comprehend.


SIMPLE

The cost of the new stadium is staggering.

CONTEXTUAL

The company reported a staggering loss of five billion dollars in just one quarter.

COMPLEX

The sheer scale of the mountain range was staggering, leaving the hikers feeling insignificant against the backdrop of such immense geological power.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used to modify nouns representing quantity, size, or impact. It can be used both before a noun and after a linking verb.

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