stunning
adjective
causing, capable of causing, or liable to cause astonishment, bewilderment, or a loss of consciousness or strength.
stunningly
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a word derived from
stunning.
Example Sentences
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But stunningly high numbers of women report having intrusive thoughts about harming their children—moments when their own brains betray them, when it’s clear that none of us are in total control over our own minds.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
The eastern city of Baalbek has one of Lebanon's best-known landmarks: a stunningly well-preserved Roman temple complex set against the mountainous border with Syria.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
It is indeed a huge question mark, one that suddenly appeared less than two weeks ago when Walter stunningly sold the Lakers just 14 months after buying them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The average error is 1.8 percentage points, which is stunningly bad considering that the year-end federal-funds rate itself has averaged 2%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
They were beautiful and frightening, stunningly frightening at the same time.
From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen
