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US
/ˈstæɡɝˌɪŋ/
]
[ UK /stˈæɡəɹɪŋ/ ]
[ UK /stˈæɡəɹɪŋ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
suffered a staggering defeat
an astounding achievement
the amount of money required was staggering
such an enormous response was astonishing
the figure inside the boucle dress was stupefying
How To Use staggering In A Sentence
- The book's 85 colour lithographic plates look staggeringly fresh and bold.
- A warm, inviting womb of a restaurant, it's a place that improbably manages to rise above the staggering kitschness of waiters exchanging 'buon appetito' with diners who don't speak a word of the language either.
- The view of snow-covered mountains through the picture windows is staggering. Times, Sunday Times
- Then Vernage noticed Sergeant King staggering down the road in a desperate bid to flag down a car.
- A staggering 77 percent said they were, proving that the Weekender is getting noticed on-line as well as on the news-stands.
- Besides cleaning up barf, breaking up fights and propping up staggering patrons, owners and waiters can get sued if overly-lubricated lushes kill or injure someone on their drive home.
- Off the main beach is a reef patrolled by a staggering array of fish. Times, Sunday Times
- Highly sensitive party documents detailing the list of staggering demands have been leaked to us. The Sun
- In fact, the proliferation of viruses and the onslaught of spam have left companies and consumers staggering.
- Andreas turned around and kicked out at Justin, sending him staggering backwards to regain his balance.