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

Heatherly deserved a ton of credit for her leadership during McAuley’s stunning come-from-behind 25-23, 25-8 nonconference victory Wednesday night over visiting Lyons in Chicago. — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Finally, grab 28% off the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen), providing intelligent learning schedules and a stunning Dynamic Farsight display. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 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