jaw-dropping
/ˈdʒɔːˌdrɒpɪŋ/
ADJECTIVE
1. Causing great surprise, amazement, or shock
Extremely surprising, astonishing, or impressive, often to the extent that it leaves people speechless or unable to believe what they see or hear.
1.1. Extremely surprising or unexpected
Describing something so unexpected or astonishing that it produces an immediate feeling of surprise, disbelief, or amazement.
Synonyms
- astonishing
- astounding
- amazing
- surprising
- stunning
- startling
- staggering
- shocking
- breathtaking
- flabbergasting
- dumbfounding
- stupefying
- mind-blowing
- unbelievable
Antonyms
Examples
- The announcement of their unexpected victory was absolutely jaw-dropping.
- The magician performed a jaw-dropping trick that left the audience speechless.
- The investigation uncovered jaw-dropping details about the decades-old mystery.
Related Words
- astonishment
- amazement
- disbelief
- shock
- wonder
- unexpectedness
- revelation
1.2. Exceptionally impressive or spectacular
Describing something extraordinarily beautiful, impressive, remarkable, or outstanding in appearance, quality, scale, or performance.
Synonyms
- spectacular
- breathtaking
- phenomenal
- extraordinary
- remarkable
- outstanding
- stunning
- magnificent
- sensational
- impressive
- stupendous
- incredible
- marvelous
- wonderful
Antonyms
- unimpressive
- unexceptional
- mediocre
- mundane
- ordinary
- unremarkable
Examples
- The view from the mountain summit was truly jaw-dropping.
- Her jaw-dropping performance earned a standing ovation from the audience.
- The architect designed a jaw-dropping building with an enormous glass façade.
Related Words
- splendor
- grandeur
- excellence
- beauty
- achievement
- visual impact
- awe
1.3. Extremely shocking or disturbing
Describing something so shocking, dismaying, or disturbing that it causes strong emotional reactions, disbelief, or distress.
Synonyms
- shocking
- appalling
- horrifying
- staggering
- astonishing
- disconcerting
- dismaying
- disturbing
- stunning
- unbelievable
Antonyms
- reassuring
- comforting
- pleasant
- reassuring
- unremarkable
Examples
- The report revealed jaw-dropping levels of corruption within the organization.
- The documentary presented jaw-dropping evidence of environmental destruction.
- The scale of the humanitarian crisis was jaw-dropping and deeply distressing.