stunning

stun·ning | \ ˈstə-niŋ

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Definition of stunning

1 : causing astonishment or disbelief stunning news

2 : strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence a stunning view stunning workmanship

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Examples of stunning in a Sentence

Researchers have made a stunning discovery. Our room had a stunning view of the lake.

Recent Examples on the Web As per usual, the 45-year-old actress and mom of two looks stunning as all get out in the clip, but unfortunately, that didn't stop an Instagram troll from attempting to tear her down with a rude comment about aging. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "Eva Mendes Just Shut Down an Age-Shaming Troll on Instagram in the Most Amazing Way Ever," 2 Feb. 2020 And this season, there is no shortage of stunning, albeit confusing, costumes. — Leah Rocketto, Woman's Day, "Who Is the Kitty On 'The Masked Singer'? Fans Are Making Puns Instead of Guesses," 1 Feb. 2020 Lopez attended a Super Bowl press conference today looking characteristically stunning, but... different. — Aimee Simeon, refinery29.com, "J.Lo Is Kicking Off Super Bowl Weekend With A Brand-New Haircut," 31 Jan. 2020 Even in the dead of winter, the property is stunning, with its undulating textures of ridges, glades and limestone escarpments. — Krista Stevens, Longreads, "Science Says Life is Better in Intentional Communities," 28 Jan. 2020 Camila Cabello looked stunning at Sunday night’s 2020 Grammys, wearing a gothic-style black gown by Versace and a $2 million—yes, $2 million—diamond necklace from Le Vian. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "Camila Cabello Wore a $2 Million Necklace With $13 Foundation to the Grammys," 27 Jan. 2020 The Duke of Cambridge was accompanied by his wife, Duchess Kate, who looked stunning in a gorgeous red dress, which was covered in sequins. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton Stuns in a Glittering Red Dress at Buckingham Palace Reception," 20 Jan. 2020 Its beauty—this tempered glass scale looks absolutely stunning in person, according to reviewers—and more importantly, its accuracy. — Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, "The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Wednesday," 15 Jan. 2020 His accuracy was occasionally stunning, his toughness validated, his ability to read a defense already major league. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Doc's TML: Baseball loves its cheaters. Well, most of them. You know where this is going.," 14 Jan. 2020

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“Stunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunning. Accessed 21 Feb. 2020.

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stunning

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of stunning

: very surprising or shocking

: very beautiful or pleasing

See the full definition for stunning in the English Language Learners Dictionary

stunning

stun·ning | \ ˈstə-niŋ \

Kids Definition of stunning

1 : able or likely to make a person senseless or confused a stunning blow stunning news

2 : unusually lovely or attractive : striking

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