stunning
adjective
stun·ning ˈstə-niŋ 
1
: causing astonishment or disbelief
stunning news
2
: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence
a stunning view
stunning workmanship
stunningly adverb
Synonyms
- amazing
- astonishing
- astounding
- blindsiding
- dumbfounding
- dumfounding
- eye-opening
- flabbergasting
- jarring
- jaw-dropping
- jolting
- shocking
- startling
- stupefying
- surprising
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Example Sentences
Researchers have made a stunning discovery. Our room had a stunning view of the lake.
Recent Examples on the Web And those are two qualities that are really stunning and something to aspire to. 
Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 Sickness was a constant companion, as were marauding polar bears — the sheer number of encounters is stunning. David James, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 The chrome work on the lights, cleats and air vents is stunning, while the anchor on the bow front is a functional fashion statement. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 That said, a Sun Belt program, albeit a good one, taking out an ACC heavyweight is always a bit stunning. Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2022 Dua Lipa just broke every convention of wedding-guest dressing, and the result is absolutely stunning. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2022 The helicopter sequences in that movie are pretty stunning. Adam Nayman, The New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2022 Their bodysuits and tops are particularly stunning. Minhae Shim Roth, Good Housekeeping, 27 Aug. 2022 Brian Kelly’s abrupt departure to LSU was stunning, but the promotion of Marcus Freeman to head coach has made the transition easier. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 See More
Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 Sickness was a constant companion, as were marauding polar bears — the sheer number of encounters is stunning. David James, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 The chrome work on the lights, cleats and air vents is stunning, while the anchor on the bow front is a functional fashion statement. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 That said, a Sun Belt program, albeit a good one, taking out an ACC heavyweight is always a bit stunning. Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2022 Dua Lipa just broke every convention of wedding-guest dressing, and the result is absolutely stunning. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2022 The helicopter sequences in that movie are pretty stunning. Adam Nayman, The New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2022 Their bodysuits and tops are particularly stunning. Minhae Shim Roth, Good Housekeeping, 27 Aug. 2022 Brian Kelly’s abrupt departure to LSU was stunning, but the promotion of Marcus Freeman to head coach has made the transition easier. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
stunning
adjective
stun·ning
ˈstə-niŋ
1
: able or likely to make a person senseless or confused
a stunning blow
stunning news
2
: unusually lovely or attractive : striking
stunning 1 of 2
adjective
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
Relevance
- amazing
- surprising
- startling
- shocking
- wonderful
- astonishing
- breathtaking
- incredible
- awesome
- astounding
- jaw-dropping
- unexpected
- stupefying
- spectacular
- flabbergasting
- miraculous
- dumbfounding
- extraordinary
- jolting
- jarring
- impressive
- dumfounding
- stupendous
- remarkable
- staggering
- unusual
- awful
- marvelous
- wondrous
- marvellous
- eye-opening
- sensational
- sublime
- fabulous
- blindsiding
- unbelievable
- phenomenal
- outstanding
- uncommon
- striking
- bewildering
- rare
- unanticipated
- unforeseen
- upsetting
- perplexing
- prodigious
- dismaying
- confusing
- unimaginable
- inconceivable
- unthinkable
- unlikely
- incomprehensible
- disconcerting
- confounding
- heart-stopping
- noticeable
- portentous
- unique
- unannounced
- discomfiting
- notable
- nonplusing
- conspicuous
- muddling
- befuddling
- nonplussing
- unwonted
- singular
- flustering
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unsurprising
- typical
- ordinary
- common
- normal
- usual
- unremarkable
- customary
- mundane
- 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
- incredible
- miraculous
- surprising
- marvellous
- marvelous
- sublime
- awesome
- impressive
- staggering
- extraordinary
- spectacular
- stupendous
- remarkable
- fabulous
- astounding
- wondrous
- prodigious
- fascinating
- outstanding
- awful
- unbelievable
- interesting
- unusual
- portentous
- unique
- striking
- enchanting
- exciting
- eye-opening
- phenomenal
- rare
- unimaginable
- charming
- inconceivable
- unthinkable
- attractive
- incomprehensible
- sensational
- uncommon
- noticeable
- notable
- smashing
- captivating
- alluring
- attracting
- conspicuous
- enthralling
- bewitching
- singular
- entertaining
- mind-blowing
- enlightening
- invigorating
- mind-boggling
- beguiling
- unwonted
- energizing
- enlivening
- mind-bending
- galvanizing
- animating
- stimulating
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unremarkable
- unimpressive
- uninspiring
- boring
- typical
- uninteresting
- dull
- tedious
- ordinary
- normal
- usual
- monotonous
- uninspired
- unexceptional
- common
- customary
- tiring
- mundane
- weary
- wearisome
- exhausting
- draining
- wearying
- debilitating
- fatiguing
- wearing
- discouraging
- disheartening
- dispiriting
- demoralizing
- jading
- enervating
- enfeebling
3
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at how stunning the performers look in their costumes Synonyms & Similar Words
- beautiful
- gorgeous
- lovely
- cute
- attractive
- handsome
- pretty
- charming
- good
- elegant
- delightful
- ravishing
- magnificent
- glorious
- beauteous
- fascinating
- superb
- perfect
- flawless
- sexy
- exquisite
- likely
- knockout
- aesthetic
- taking
- splendid
- comely
- drop-dead
- fetching
- goodly
- seemly
- fair
- hot
- desirable
- alluring
- sightly
- sublime
- good-looking
- appealing
- glamorous
- pleasant
- bonny
- resplendent
- lovesome
- delicate
- well-favored
- engaging
- striking
- statuesque
- radiant
- cunning
- aesthetical
- seductive
- esthetic
- esthetical
- bonnie
- luscious
- prepossessing
- glamourous
- dainty
- glossy
- presentable
- personable
- snazzy
- arresting
- showy
- foxy
- flamboyant
- flashy
- eye-catching
- slick
- photogenic
- prettyish
- splashy
- toothsome
- Junoesque
- pulchritudinous
- nubile
- hunky
- dishy
- chocolate-box
- dollish
- showstopping
- zingy
- telegenic
- studly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hideous
- grotesque
- ugly
- plain
- shocking
- unattractive
- terrible
- horrible
- dreadful
- homely
- ghastly
- unbeautiful
- unlovely
- disgusting
- unhandsome
- bad
- sickening
- unsightly
- abhorrent
- frightful
- revolting
- abominable
- repulsive
- loathsome
- vile
- offensive
- repugnant
- nasty
- unpleasing
- disagreeable
- unaesthetic
- objectionable
- nauseating
- uncomely
- repellent
- unpleasant
- unpretty
- foul
- uncute
- unappealing
- unprepossessing
- ill-favored
- repellant
- unappetizing
- unimposing
- unshapely
- unbecoming
- frumpy
- frumpish
stunning
2 of 2verb
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
- stupefying
- smacking
- pounding
- slapping
- knocking for a loop
- knocking out
- deadening
- banging
- numbing
- beating
- benumbing
- battering
- thumping
- chopping
- knocking down
- clocking
- hammering
- whacking
- bludgeoning
- bonking
- socking
- mauling
- pummeling
- belting
- bowling over
- smiting
- thwacking
- clobbering
- rapping
- bashing
- slugging
- clouting
- pasting
- walloping
- swatting
- mangling
- whaling
- drubbing
- buffeting
- pummelling
- bopping
- cuffing
- pelting
- bunging
2
as in astonishing
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected the news of their boss's termination stunned the staff Synonyms & Similar Words
- amazing
- astonishing
- surprising
- shocking
- startling
- astounding
- rocking
- flabbergasting
- stupefying
- dumbfounding
- bewildering
- perplexing
- thunderstriking
- dumfounding
- bowling over
- surprizing
- taking aback
- disconcerting
- taking by surprise
- dismaying
- befuddling
- flooring
- jarring
- confusing
- dazing
- discomfiting
- blowing away
- shaking up
- nonplussing
- nonplusing
- blindsiding
- muddling
- confounding
- knocking for a loop
- four-way
- four-way cock
- four-way switch
- four-wheel
- four-wheel drive
- four-wheeled
- four-wheeled scraper
- four-wheeler
- four-wing saltbush
- four-wing saltbushes
- fourb
- fourbe
- fourberie
- fourble
- fourble board
- Fourcault process
- fourchettes
- fourchée
- Fourcroya
- fourdrinier
- fourdrinier wire
- fourdriniers
- fourer
- fourest
- fourfold