staggering
pronunciation
How to pronounce staggering in British English:
UK [ˈstægərɪŋ]
How to pronounce staggering in American English:
US [ˈstæɡərɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- walking unsteadily
- so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
Word Origin
- staggering (adj.)
- "amazing," 1560s, figurative present participle adjective from stagger (v.). Related: Staggeringly.
Example
- 1. A handful of people took staggering risks with america 's largest financial institutions .
- 2. Germany is even more sensible , with the federal states staggering their summer holidays .
- 3. Europe is staggering and would be hurt by our devaluing , and our banks and other financial institutions are heavily involved in those european economies .
- 4. It has grown at a staggering pace .
- 5. Rare free plots can command staggering prices .