Synonyms for staggering

Grammar : Adj

Spell : stag-uh-ring

Phonetic Transcription : ˈstæg ə rɪŋ

Définition of staggering

Origin : "amazing," 1560s, from present participle of stagger (v.). Related: Staggeringly.

adj overwhelming

Example sentences :

There has been staggering loss of life and measureless wastage of materials.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

He jerked sharply up on the reins, and she broke into a staggering trot.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

It seemed to her she had been staggering in that street for hours.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

I cried, staggering to my feet and throwing his arms off me.
Extract from : « The Prisoner of Zenda » by Anthony Hope

And that was where he came up against a staggering disappointment.
Extract from : « The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields » by Lieut. Howard Payson

"Willingly," replied Rouget, who was staggering under a feeling of tenderness.
Extract from : « The Fte At Coqueville » by Emile Zola

They gripped each other now, swaying, locked together, staggering.
Extract from : « The World Beyond » by Raymond King Cummings

A figure which had been staggering among the rocks near them, had fallen.
Extract from : « The World Beyond » by Raymond King Cummings

Daniel, staggering before this point blank attack, hesitated.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The publican, who carried a stick, was drunk, and the "knocker-up" was staggering on a crutch.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

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