stunning
adjective
stun·ning ˈstə-niŋ 
1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly adverb
Synonyms
- amazing
- astonishing
- astounding
- blindsiding
- dumbfounding
- dumfounding
- eye-opening
- flabbergasting
- jarring
- jaw-dropping
- jolting
- shocking
- startling
- stupefying
- surprising
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Example Sentences
Researchers have made a stunning discovery. Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
Recent Examples on the Web And those are two qualities that are really stunning and something to aspire to. 
Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 Sickness was a constant companion, as were marauding polar bears — the sheer number of encounters is stunning. David James, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 The chrome work on the lights, cleats and air vents is stunning, while the anchor on the bow front is a functional fashion statement. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 That said, a Sun Belt program, albeit a good one, taking out an ACC heavyweight is always a bit stunning. Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2022 Dua Lipa just broke every convention of wedding-guest dressing, and the result is absolutely stunning. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2022 The helicopter sequences in that movie are pretty stunning. Adam Nayman, The New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2022 Their bodysuits and tops are particularly stunning. Minhae Shim Roth, Good Housekeeping, 27 Aug. 2022 Brian Kelly’s abrupt departure to LSU was stunning, but the promotion of Marcus Freeman to head coach has made the transition easier. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 See More
Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 Sickness was a constant companion, as were marauding polar bears — the sheer number of encounters is stunning. David James, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 The chrome work on the lights, cleats and air vents is stunning, while the anchor on the bow front is a functional fashion statement. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 That said, a Sun Belt program, albeit a good one, taking out an ACC heavyweight is always a bit stunning. Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2022 Dua Lipa just broke every convention of wedding-guest dressing, and the result is absolutely stunning. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2022 The helicopter sequences in that movie are pretty stunning. Adam Nayman, The New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2022 Their bodysuits and tops are particularly stunning. Minhae Shim Roth, Good Housekeeping, 27 Aug. 2022 Brian Kelly’s abrupt departure to LSU was stunning, but the promotion of Marcus Freeman to head coach has made the transition easier. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
stunning
adjective
stun·ning
ˈstə-niŋ
1
: able or likely to make a person senseless or confused
a stunning blow
stunning news
2
: unusually lovely or attractive : striking
stunningly
adverb
as in amazingly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- amazingly
- astonishingly
- astoundingly
- surprisingly
- unexpectedly
- shockingly
- unusually
- uncommonly
- suddenly
- unanticipatedly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- commonly
- unsurprisingly
- expectedly
- obviously
- ordinarily