Stunning

/ˈstʌnɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Extremely impressive or attractive.

The sunset over the ocean was absolutely stunning.

Causing shock or astonishment.

Her stunning revelation left everyone speechless.

Beautiful or striking to the point of being almost hard to comprehend.

The actress wore a stunning gown that captivated the audience.

The word 'stunning' derives from the verb 'stun', which means to make senseless or dizzy, combined with the -ing suffix.

stunning beauty

A breathtaking or remarkably attractive person or thing.

stunning performance

An exceptionally impressive performance in arts or sports.

stunningly beautiful

Remarkably beautiful, often used as an intensifier.

astonishing

Causing astonishment; surprising.

beautiful

Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.

Drop-dead gorgeous

She looked drop-dead gorgeous in that outfit.

Eye candy

He's such eye candy; everyone notices him when he walks in.