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.
The cost of the new stadium is staggering.
The company reported a staggering loss of five billion dollars in just one quarter.
The sheer scale of the mountain range was staggering, leaving the hikers feeling insignificant against the backdrop of such immense geological power.
Usage
Often used to modify nouns representing quantity, size, or impact. It can be used both before a noun and after a linking verb.