Synonyms: surprising
Definition: causing surprise or wonder or amazement
Usage: the report shows a surprising lack of hard factual data; leaped up with surprising agility; she earned a surprising amount of money
Similar words: amazing, astonishing
Definition: surprising greatly
Usage: she does an amazing amount of work; the dog was capable of astonishing tricks
Similar words: startling
Definition: so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
Usage: Sydney's startling new Opera House; startling news; startling earthquake shocks
Similar words: stunning
Definition: causing great astonishment and consternation
Usage: the strike came as a stunning protest against management; a stunning defeat