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stunning

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning means: Extremely beautiful or attractive.

adjective

VERY BEAUTIFULB2

Extremely beautiful or attractive.

  • You look stunning.
  • We enjoyed stunning views from our hotel.
  • She wore a stunning blue dress to the party.

Similar words: beautiful, gorgeous, striking

Opposites: ugly

Common phrases: stunning view, stunning dress, look stunning, stunning scenery

VERY IMPRESSIVEB2

So good or impressive that it surprises you.

  • It was a stunning performance.
  • The team celebrated a stunning victory.
  • Her latest film is absolutely stunning.

Similar words: amazing, outstanding, impressive, brilliant

Common phrases: stunning performance, stunning victory, stunning achievement, stunning success

DAZINGC1

Making someone unable to think clearly or move normally for a short time.

  • The punch delivered a stunning blow.
  • A stunning jolt left him unable to move.
  • She staggered back after the stunning impact.

Similar words: dazing

Common phrases: stunning blow, stunning jolt, stunning impact

noun

MAKING UNCONSCIOUSC2

The act of making a person or animal unconscious or unable to move for a short time.

  • The farm uses electrical stunning.
  • Workers checked the stunning equipment before use.
  • Effective stunning prevents animals from feeling pain during slaughter.

Common phrases: electrical stunning, stunning equipment, stunning method

Questions about stunning

What does stunning mean?

Extremely beautiful or attractive.

What is stunning in other languages?

Türkçe: büyüleyici · Español: precioso · Français: magnifique · Deutsch: wunderschön · Italiano: splendido · 日本語: 非常に美しい

How do you pronounce stunning?

It is pronounced /ˈstʌnɪŋ/.

How do you use stunning in a sentence?

You look stunning. We enjoyed stunning views from our hotel.

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