stunning

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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

stunning

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present participle of stun entry 1

Synonyms of stunning

Adjective

• amazing
• surprising
• startling
• shocking
• wonderful

Examples of stunning in a Sentence

Adjective

Researchers have made a stunning discovery.

Our room had a stunning view of the lake.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The stunning saloon offers up a number of bespoke details inspired by its pint-sized namesake, some of which were made from abalone shells. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Best of all, these tips have a stunning 3D effect, creating depth and texture that make the manicure truly stand out. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

That’s made for an exhilarating first impression and a potentially stunning complement to quarterback Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs prepare to take on the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium. — Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

But thanks to pyrotechnics, dry ice, Brian May’s virtuosity, Freddie Mercury’s charisma, and his many costume changes, the show was stunning. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stunning

• bunning
• cunning
• dunning
• gunning
• punning
• running
• shunning
• sunning
• overrunning

Kids Definition

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