Staggering/ˈstæɡərɪŋ/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Large Quantities Use 'staggering' for emphasis when discussing numbers that are surprisingly large or significant. The charity raised a staggering amount of money. Pro Tip 2/2Surprising Impact Apply 'staggering' to highlight the unexpected impact or effect of something. The final score of the game was staggering.