stunning
causing, capable of causing, or liable to cause astonishment, bewilderment, or a loss of consciousness or strength: a stunning blow.
of striking beauty or excellence: What a stunning dress you're wearing!
Origin of stunning
1Other words for stunning
| 1 | stupefying, numbing, dumbfounding, astounding |
Other words from stunning
- stun·ning·ly, adverb
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How to use stunning in a sentence
These seasonal beauties are warmly spiced, fragrant and stunning.
Vegetarian and vegan main dishes to anchor your Thanksgiving menu | Becky Krystal, Kari Sonde | November 20, 2020 | Washington PostThe ridge connects several of New Hampshire’s highest peaks and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Are We Wired to Be Outside? - Issue 92: Frontiers | Grigori Guitchounts | November 11, 2020 | NautilusFresh off a stunning rout of Penn State, Maryland will host No.
Maryland made underdog history the last two weeks. Now comes Ohio State. | Scott Allen | November 11, 2020 | Washington PostSome more stunning scenes like this morning are likely tomorrow morning.
PM Update: Fog returns late night into early Tuesday as warm conditions continue | Ian Livingston | November 9, 2020 | Washington PostNow, this is a showstopper challenge, so the judges are expecting a gorgeous creation with stunning looks, long battery life, and good performance.
Why Apple is dumping Intel—and what we might get out of it | Aaron Pressman | November 9, 2020 | Fortune
“Three is a Magic Number” becomes stunningly poignant to any couple that welcomes its first child.
Schoolhouse Rock: A Trojan Horse of Knowledge and Power | Jason Lynch | September 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMartin Van Buren and William Henry Harrison, our 8th and 9th Presidents respectively, were stunningly unremarkable.
Paltrow and Theron, two of the most stunningly beautiful actresses in Hollywood, seem to enjoy doing things in pairs.
Dear Charlize Theron and Gwyneth Paltrow: Googling Yourself Isn’t “Rape” or “War” | Marlow Stern | May 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“She is stunningly brilliant and knows how to articulate complex genius without any hoity toitiness,” Sarah says about Susan.
Sarah and Susan Silverman: Comedian and Rabbi are Perfect Sisters | Kevin Fallon | March 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTNevertheless, American Hustle is a stunningly sexy—and messy—entertainment.
From ‘American Hustle’ to ‘Saving Mr. Banks,’ Why Is Hollywood Hooked On Embellishing the Truth? | Marina Watts, Marlow Stern | January 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe latter departed, and at one o'clock reappeared, stunningly arrayed in a dark-blue walking dress, with a nobby hat to match.
Sister Carrie | Theodore DreiserA pretty woman stunningly gowned is introducing to a breathlessly expectant audience a tall, striking person.
Molly Brown's Senior Days | Nell SpeedFine-looking girl with you—stunningly dressed—beautiful features—who is she?
The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories | Charles Weathers BumpMusic and gaiety seemed to sweep stunningly into Allie's face.
The U.P. Trail | Zane Grey"It's about the most stunningly beautiful thing I ever saw," he said, still curious.
The Younger Set | Robert W. Chambers
British Dictionary definitions for stunning
/ (ˈstʌnɪŋ) /
informal very attractive, impressive, astonishing, etc
Derived forms of stunning
- stunningly, adverb
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