Staggering - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈstæɡərɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word staggering
Brit.  |ˈstæɡərɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word staggering
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be' to stagger

adjective

- so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm (syn: astonishing, astounding, stupefying)
the amount of money required was staggering
suffered a staggering defeat

Extra examples

The cost was a staggering $10 million.

The financial impact on the town was staggering.

The storm caused a staggering amount of damage.

...the staggering scope of the new construction on campus...

...a lavish wedding entails extensive planning and often staggering expense...

...the streets are full of people staggering home when the area's numerous gin mills close...

...his imposing mansion is intended to instantiate for visitors his staggering success as an entrepreneur...

The enormity of such an act of generosity is staggering.

Overseas debt is a staggering £16 billion.

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