stunning
Meaning
The word "stunning" describes something that is extremely impressive or beautiful, often evoking admiration or awe.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "stunning" with "stun," which refers to causing shock rather than beauty.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maria
walked
along
the
old
pier
early
in
the
evening
,
carrying
a
small
sketchbook
.
The
sky
was
calm
and
a
stunning
band
of
orange
light
spread
over
the
sea
,
so
she
stopped
to
draw
.
People
around
her
spoke
quietly
,
and
a
few
fishermen
prepared
their
nets
for
the
night
.
She
had
been
practicing
drawing
for
months
,
and
the
view
helped
her
notice
new
colours
and
shapes
.
When
the
light
faded
,
she
closed
her
book
feeling
calm
and
sure
she
would
return
the
next
evening
.
Common Phrases
stunning beauty
stunning performance
stunning landscape
Synonyms
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