stunning

adjective

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

Examples of stunning in a Sentence

Researchers have made a stunning discovery. Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
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Each slice is a stunning finale to a holiday meal. Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025 The hotel is next to The Residences at Water Square, a 25-story luxury apartment building with nearly 500 units that opened in 2024 and features stunning views of the riverfront and the city. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025 Virginia’s Triple Crown is a hiking route that leads hikers to three of the state’s most stunning natural sites. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025 Active volcanoes and lava fields nearby create a stunning landscape—but also mean you could be evacuated at a moment’s notice. Maya Silver, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stunning

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 23 Oct. 2025.

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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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