staggering

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈstæɡəɹɪŋ/ See IPA manual

Freq #13911

Meanings

1

adj
So surprising or large that it is hard to believe.

The project cost a staggering amount of money.
2

adj
Moving unsteadily, as if about to fall.

He took a few staggering steps before collapsing.

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Synonyms

1 adj · so surprising or large that... stupefying

Word family

Derived forms staggeringlystaggeringnessunstaggering

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Phrases (1)

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staggering defeat
a loss so severe or unexpected that it shocks people

Adjective + noun

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Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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