stunning

[ stuhn-ing ]

adjective

1. causing, capable of causing, or liable to cause astonishment, bewilderment, or a loss of consciousness or strength:

   a stunning blow.

   Synonyms: astounding, numbing

2. of striking beauty or excellence:

   What a stunning dress you're wearing!

stunning

/ ˈstʌnɪŋ /

adjective

1. informal.
   very attractive, impressive, astonishing, etc

Derived Forms

• ˈstunningly, adverb

Other Words From

• stunning·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of stunning¹

First recorded in 1660–70; stun + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Like so many 19-year-olds, they were drawn to the romance of backpacking across South East Asia - where food is great, people are friendly and the scenery stunning.

From BBC

On a recent trip to New York City to promote the launch of “Matlock,” Bates came to a stunning realization that put her career into perspective.

From Los Angeles Times

Some stunning monologues weave naturally into the script, and Calbert does gorgeous work with some of the best of them.

From Salon

Norris was eating away at the Dutchman’s advantage until Verstappen grabbed back the initiative in spectacular style with a stunning victory from 17th on the grid in a sodden Brazil earlier this month.

From BBC

Villarreal: In “The Outrun,” she’s a co-producer and she also just gives this stunning portrayal of a woman struggling to get sober.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• dazzling
• devastating
• gorgeous
• great
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• smashing
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