stunning

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adjective

stun·​ning ˈstə-niŋ How to pronounce stunning (audio)
Synonyms of stunning
1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly adverb

stunning

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present participle of stun entry 1

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Adjective Researchers have made a stunning discovery. Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
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In addition, Laika worked alongside New Zealand’s Wētā FX to create the movie’s stunning digital environments and visual effects. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 There’s a spacious bedroom, a separate living room, and a stunning 1,300-square-foot terrace. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Heatherly deserved a ton of credit for her leadership during McAuley’s stunning come-from-behind 25-23, 25-8 nonconference victory Wednesday night over visiting Lyons in Chicago. — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Finally, grab 28% off the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen), providing intelligent learning schedules and a stunning Dynamic Farsight display. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stunning

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First Known Use

Adjective

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stunning was in 1667

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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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stunning

adjective
stun·​ning
ˈstən-iŋ
1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: unusually impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
a stunning effort
stunningly adverb
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