Stunning - definition, pronunciation, transcription

*
Amer.  |ˈstʌnɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word stunning
Brit.  |ˈstʌnɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word stunning
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be' to stun

adjective

- commanding attention (syn: arresting, sensational)
a stunning performance
- causing great astonishment and consternation
the strike came as a stunning protest against management
a stunning defeat
- causing or capable of causing bewilderment or shock or insensibility
laid the poor fellow senseless with one stunning blow
a stunning detonation with volumes of black smoke
- strikingly beautiful or attractive
quite stunning with large dark eyes and a beautiful high-bosomed figure
stunning photographs of Canada's wilderness areas

Extra examples

Researchers have made a stunning discovery.

Our room had a stunning view of the lake.

The movie transports us to a world of stunning beauty.

...a choral work that concretes music and dance into a stunning theatrical experience...

...the museum has constellated many of the artist's most glorious paintings into one stunning exhibition...

...a candidate who handled the stunning defeat with especial grace...

...an ineffectual effort to find the trail again did at least lead them to another stunning view of the canyon...

...the stunning spectacle of this Las Vegas show is sure to intoxicate spectators...

...the stunning view from the mountaintop left us openmouthed and at a loss for words...

...ascribed their stunning military victory to good intelligence beforehand...

Helen looked stunning as she tripped down the stairs in her ball gown.

The area has stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, and much more besides.

The dress is a stunning creation in green, gold, and white.

She needed a stunning dress to help her make a dramatic entrance.

The scene was stunning, and for a time engrossed all our attention.

Current translation version is made automatically. You can suggest your own version. Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
    This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
    Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
    Registration   Login   Home  
    ×