Synonyms of stunning

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adjective

ˈstə-niŋ 

1

as in amazing

causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness

we suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of the bottom-ranked team in the division

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazing
• surprising
• startling
• shocking
• wonderful
• astonishing
• breathtaking
• incredible
• awesome
• astounding
• unexpected
• jaw-dropping
• stupefying
• marvellous
• spectacular
• miraculous
• jolting
• flabbergasting
• dumfounding
• dumbfounding
• extraordinary
• jarring
• impressive
• staggering
• unusual
• stupendous
• remarkable
• awful
• wondrous
• eye-opening
• marvelous
• blindsiding
• sublime
• sensational
• phenomenal
• unbelievable
• outstanding
• fabulous
• uncommon
• unanticipated
• unforeseen
• rare
• perplexing
• striking
• unlikely
• prodigious
• confusing
• upsetting
• inconceivable
• dismaying
• unimaginable
• unthinkable
• incomprehensible
• disconcerting
• noticeable
• confounding
• portentous
• unannounced
• heart-stopping
• notable
• unique
• bewildering
• nonplusing
• conspicuous
• befuddling
• discomfiting
• nonplussing
• unwonted
• muddling
• singular
• flustering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• typical
• unsurprising
• normal
• common
• ordinary
• usual
• customary
• mundane
• unremarkable
• unexceptional

2

as in wonderful

causing wonder or astonishment

the stunning beauty of the star-filled sky on a cloudless night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazing
• wonderful
• marvellous
• astonishing
• miraculous
• surprising
• incredible
• marvelous
• sublime
• staggering
• awesome
• impressive
• extraordinary
• spectacular
• stupendous
• remarkable
• fabulous
• wondrous
• astounding
• prodigious
• fascinating
• interesting
• awful
• portentous
• unusual
• outstanding
• unbelievable
• unique
• striking
• eye-opening
• exciting
• enchanting
• inconceivable
• phenomenal
• unimaginable
• rare
• unthinkable
• incomprehensible
• charming
• attractive
• uncommon
• sensational
• noticeable
• notable
• attracting
• conspicuous
• alluring
• entertaining
• singular
• unwonted
• mind-blowing
• enlightening
• smashing
• mind-boggling
• beguiling
• enthralling
• captivating
• mind-bending
• bewitching
• invigorating
• energizing
• stimulating
• enlivening
• animating
• galvanizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unremarkable
• unimpressive
• uninspiring
• boring
• typical
• uninteresting
• tedious
• dull
• ordinary
• normal
• monotonous
• usual
• common
• uninspired
• customary
• tiring
• weary
• unexceptional
• mundane
• wearisome
• wearying
• draining
• exhausting
• debilitating
• fatiguing
• wearing
• discouraging
• disheartening
• jading
• dispiriting
• demoralizing
• enervating
• enfeebling

3

as in beautiful

very pleasing to look at

how stunning the performers look in their costumes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beautiful
• lovely
• gorgeous
• handsome
• cute
• attractive
• pretty
• charming
• good
• elegant
• delightful
• ravishing
• magnificent
• glorious
• likely
• beauteous
• fascinating
• perfect
• drop-dead
• sexy
• aesthetic
• flawless
• superb
• knockout
• good-looking
• exquisite
• comely
• esthetic
• goodly
• taking
• fetching
• fair
• seemly
• aesthetical
• hot
• splendid
• desirable
• pleasant
• appealing
• alluring
• glamorous
• sublime
• lovesome
• bonny
• well-favored
• esthetical
• delicate
• glamourous
• sightly
• engaging
• bonnie
• resplendent
• cunning
• radiant
• statuesque
• striking
• seductive
• prepossessing
• luscious
• dainty
• personable
• presentable
• glossy
• showy
• snazzy
• foxy
• flamboyant
• flashy
• slick
• arresting
• photogenic
• Junoesque
• toothsome
• splashy
• nubile
• prettyish
• hunky
• eye-catching
• chocolate-box
• pulchritudinous
• dishy
• telegenic
• dollish
• showstopping
• zingy
• studly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ugly
• grotesque
• hideous
• plain
• unattractive
• terrible
• homely
• shocking
• horrible
• unsightly
• unlovely
• dreadful
• bad
• disgusting
• ghastly
• sickening
• frightful
• offensive
• abominable
• repulsive
• abhorrent
• revolting
• unpleasing
• loathsome
• vile
• repugnant
• disagreeable
• objectionable
• nasty
• unbeautiful
• repellent
• nauseating
• foul
• unhandsome
• unpleasant
• unpretty
• unaesthetic
• uncute
• unappealing
• ill-favored
• uncomely
• unprepossessing
• unappetizing
• repellant
• unbecoming
• unimposing
• frumpy
• unshapely
• frumpish

stunning

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verb

present participle of stun

1

as in dazing

to make senseless or dizzy by a blow

a powerful uppercut to the jaw stunned the boxer and sent him crashing to the canvas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dazing
• rocking
• striking
• paralyzing
• hitting
• slamming
• punching
• knocking silly
• pounding
• smacking
• slapping
• stupefying
• knocking out
• knocking for a loop
• deadening
• banging
• beating
• numbing
• battering
• benumbing
• chopping
• thumping
• knocking down
• bowling over
• hammering
• whacking
• clocking
• pummelling
• bludgeoning
• socking
• bonking
• smiting
• pummeling
• mauling
• belting
• slugging
• thwacking
• rapping
• pasting
• clobbering
• clouting
• bashing
• swatting
• walloping
• mangling
• bopping
• buffeting
• whaling
• drubbing
• bunging
• cuffing
• pelting

2

as in astonishing

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amazing
• astonishing
• surprising
• startling
• shocking
• astounding
• rocking
• flabbergasting
• stupefying
• dumbfounding
• surprizing
• dumfounding
• bewildering
• taking by surprise
• bowling over
• thunderstriking
• perplexing
• taking aback
• disconcerting
• flooring
• befuddling
• jarring
• dismaying
• nonplussing
• confusing
• dazing
• blowing away
• shaking up
• nonplusing
• discomfiting
• blindsiding
• muddling
• confounding
• knocking for a loop

Examples of stunning in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Second place was awarded to Dr. Marcel Clemens for a stunning shot capturing electricity arcing between a pin and a wire. —Michael Irving, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2024

Covered in stunning Sicilian motifs, this espresso maker now has a permanent place in my kitchen. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024

Creating a viable Medicare long-term care benefit surely would be an enormous help to those caregivers and a stunning shift in federal policy. —Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024

And, what easier way to save than by stocking up on travel outfits from the retailer's stunning collection of matching sets? —Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024