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
• jaw-dropping
• stupefying
• unexpected
• spectacular
• jolting
• flabbergasting
• miraculous
• dumbfounding
• jarring
• extraordinary
• staggering
• impressive
• stupendous
• remarkable
• unusual
• awful
• wondrous
• eye-opening
• marvelous
• blindsiding
• sublime
• sensational
• phenomenal
• unbelievable
• outstanding
• fabulous
• unanticipated
• unforeseen
• uncommon
• perplexing
• striking
• unlikely
• rare
• prodigious
• confusing
• upsetting
• inconceivable
• dismaying
• unimaginable
• unthinkable
• incomprehensible
• disconcerting
• noticeable
• confounding
• portentous
• unannounced
• heart-stopping
• notable
• unique
• bewildering
• 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
• 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
• exciting
• eye-opening
• enchanting
• rare
• inconceivable
• phenomenal
• unimaginable
• 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
• drop-dead
• fascinating
• perfect
• sexy
• aesthetic
• knockout
• good-looking
• flawless
• superb
• exquisite
• comely
• goodly
• fetching
• taking
• seemly
• fair
• hot
• splendid
• desirable
• pleasant
• appealing
• alluring
• glamorous
• sublime
• lovesome
• well-favored
• bonny
• delicate
• sightly
• engaging
• 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
• eye-catching
• hunky
• chocolate-box
• pulchritudinous
• dishy
• dollish
• showstopping
• zingy
• studly
• telegenic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ugly
• grotesque
• hideous
• plain
• unattractive
• terrible
• homely
• shocking
• horrible
• unsightly
• unlovely
• bad
• dreadful
• 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
• 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
• 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 surprising

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

the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stunning

Adjective

Ray Kerr’s stunning Game 3 start against the Phillies will live in Braves lore forever. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The stunning failure in Tennessee’s execution chamber on Wednesday has left both sides on the death penalty debate demanding answers. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

Footage of the fight shared online showed Williams punching Colón in the back of the head in the seventh round, apparently stunning him. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Margaret deploys this power to find Daniel and to free him from Noah and the WARDEX minions—essentially, by stunning them emotionally. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026