The average budget for a "major" kitchen overhaul in 2006, calculates Remodeling magazine, was a staggering $54, 000; even a "minor" improvement cost on average$18, 000.
2. so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm;
"such an enormous response was astonishing""an astounding achievement""the amount of money required was staggering""suffered a staggering defeat""the figure inside the boucle dress was stupefying"