adj
stunning
adj
1
Extremely beautiful or impressive.
"The view from the summit was stunning."
"She wore a stunning red gown to the gala."
2
Shocking or startling.
"It was a stunning defeat for the reigning champions."
How to Use Stunning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither breathtakingly beautiful, or shocking/surprising, depending on context.
Common pairings
stunning views
stunning victory
stunning defeat
Word Forms
more stunning comparative, stunnings plural, most stunning superlative
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