stunning — extremely impressive or attractive; causing shock or disbelief
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely impressive or attractive; causing shock or disbelief
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The magician's stunning trick left the entire audience speechless for a full minute.
- Her stunning performance in the movie earned her an Oscar nomination.
- The restaurant's bill was stunning - I didn't expect to pay $200 for pasta!
stunning
ADJECTIVE[/ˈstʌnɪŋ/]
extremely impressive or attractive; causing shock or disbelief
Breathtakingly beautiful and impressive
Her stunning beauty watches the cunning fox running below!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the verb 'stun,' which comes from Old French 'estoner' meaning 'to astonish or daze.' The suffix '-ing' transforms it into an adjective or present participle form.
Breakdown
stun (to astonish or shock) + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix) = stunning
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📝Examples
“The magician's stunning trick left the entire audience speechless for a full minute.”
“Her stunning performance in the movie earned her an Oscar nomination.”
“The restaurant's bill was stunning - I didn't expect to pay $200 for pasta!”
“The mountain's stunning scenery made the difficult hike worthwhile.”
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