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stunning

[ stuhn-ing ]
/ ˈstʌn ɪŋ /
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adjective

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!

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extraordinarily, beautifully, remarkably, marvelously, magnificently, admirably, amazingly, spectacularly, strikingly, excellently, well, miraculously

Nearby words

  1. stun grenade,
  2. stun gun,
  3. stung,
  4. stunk,
  5. stunner,
  6. stunningly,
  7. stunsail,
  8. stunt,
  9. stunt man,
  10. stunt person

Origin of stunning

First recorded in 1660–70; stun + -ing2
SYNONYMS FOR stunning
1. stupefying, numbing, dumbfounding, astounding.
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Related formsstun·ning·ly, adverb
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stunning

/ (ˈstʌnɪŋ) /

adjective

informal very attractive, impressive, astonishing, etc
Derived Formsstunningly, adverb
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