STAGGERING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for STAGGERING?

Need another word that means the same as “staggering”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “staggering” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Staggering” are: astonishing, astounding, stupefying

Staggering as an Adjective

Definitions of "Staggering" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “staggering” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Deeply shocking; astonishing.
• So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm.

Synonyms of "Staggering" as an adjective (3 Words)

astonishing	Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing. Such an enormous response was astonishing.
astounding	Bewildering or striking dumb with wonder. The summit offers astounding views.
stupefying	Making physically stupid or dull or insensible. A stupefying blow to the head.

Usage Examples of "Staggering" as an adjective

• Suffered a staggering defeat.
• The staggering bills for maintenance and repair.
• The amount of money required was staggering.

Associations of "Staggering" (30 Words)

amaze	Surprise (someone) greatly; fill with astonishment. He has been amazed by the quality of the employees at the bank.
amazing	Inspiring awe or admiration or wonder. It is amazing how short memories are.
astonish	Surprise or impress (someone) greatly. You never fail to astonish me.
astonishing	Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing. Such an enormous response was astonishing.
astound	Shock or greatly surprise. Her bluntness astounded him.
astounding	So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm. The summit offers astounding views.
awesome	Extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring awe. The awesome complexity of the universe.
daze	A state of stunned confusion or bewilderment. His mother s death left him in a daze.
exceeding	Extremely exceedingly. She spoke warmly of his exceeding kindness.
flabbergasted	Greatly surprised or astonished. This news has left me totally flabbergasted.
impress	Produce or try to produce a vivid impression of. This child impressed me as unusually mature.
incredible	Very good; wonderful. The noise from the crowd was incredible.
marvelous	Extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers. A marvelous collection of rare books.
prodigious	So great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe. The stove consumed a prodigious amount of fuel.
puzzled	Unable to understand; perplexed. She looked puzzled and angry with him.
redoubtable	(of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent. He was a redoubtable debater.
serendipity	The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. A fortunate stroke of serendipity.
shattering	Seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering. The shattering peal of artillery.
shock	Collect or gather into shocks. The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends.
shocking	Causing a feeling of surprise and dismay. The most shocking book of its time.
startle	Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm. The loud noise startled him awake.
startling	Very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable. She had startling blue eyes.
stupefy	Make (someone) unable to think or feel properly. The offence of administering drugs to a woman with intent to stupefy her.
surprise	Cause to be surprised. The news really surprised me.
surprised	Taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment. Surprised that he remembered my name.
surprising	Causing surprise or wonder or amazement. A surprising sequence of events.
surprisingly	In an amazing manner; to everyone’s surprise. The finale ends surprisingly.
unexpectedly	In a way that was not expected or regarded as likely. He died unexpectedly of a heart attack.
wonderful	Inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvellous. They all think she s wonderful.
wondering	Showing curiosity. Peter listened with an air of wondering astonishment.