stunning

[ stuhn-ing ]
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adjective
  1. causing, capable of causing, or liable to cause astonishment, bewilderment, or a loss of consciousness or strength: a stunning blow.

  2. of striking beauty or excellence: What a stunning dress you're wearing!

Origin of stunning

1
First recorded in 1660–70; stun + -ing2

Other words for stunning

Other words from stunning

  • stun·ning·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for stunning

stunning

/ (ˈstʌnɪŋ) /


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

Derived forms of stunning

  • stunningly, adverb

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