"astoundable" meaning in All languages combined

See astoundable on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more astoundable [comparative], most astoundable [superlative]
Etymology: From astound + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|astound|able}} astound + -able Head templates: {{en-adj}} astoundable (comparative more astoundable, superlative most astoundable)
  1. Capable of being astounded.
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