Erstaunlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erstaunlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "astonishing", "surprising" or "amazing". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "erstaunlich"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: erstaunlicher
  • Superlative: am erstaunlichsten

Meanings of "erstaunlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Causing astonishment or surprise due to being extraordinary or unexpected"

"Erstaunlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das war eine erstaunliche Leistung.That was an astonishing achievement.
  2. Sie hat erstaunliche Fortschritte gemacht.She has made astonishing progress.
  3. Die Ergebnisse waren wirklich erstaunlich.The results were truly astonishing.

2.) "In an astonishing or surprising way"

"Erstaunlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich erstaunlich schnell erholt.He recovered astonishingly quickly.
  2. Das Projekt wurde erstaunlich gut aufgenommen.The project was astonishingly well received.
  3. Sie hat die Aufgabe erstaunlich gut gemeistert.She mastered the task astonishingly well.
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