staggering staggering /ˈstægɝˌɪŋ/

adjective

1. () So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm  ( astonishing , astounding , staggering , stupefying )
   so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
    Such an enormous response was astonishing
   such an enormous response was astonishing
    An astounding achievement
   an astounding achievement
    The amount of money required was staggering
   the amount of money required was staggering
    Suffered a staggering defeat
   suffered a staggering defeat
    The figure inside the boucle dress was stupefying
   the figure inside the boucle dress was stupefying