驚 異 的(きょういてき)

きょういてき

na-adjective

astonishing; phenomenal; remarkable

1. astonishing; phenomenal; remarkable

So great, fast or large that it amazes people. Used of records, growth, speed and achievements.

驚異的(きょういてき)な記録(きろく)だ。

It's a phenomenal record.

The company achieved astonishing growth.

With remarkable concentration, she finished her paper in one night.

From 驚異(きょうい) (wonder, marvel) + 〜的(てき). Always positive or neutral admiration.

驚異(きょうい) (wonder) and 脅威(きょうい) (threat) are homophones. 脅威的(きょういてき) is rare; when you hear きょういてき, it is almost always 驚異的(きょういてき).

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