stunning

The definition of stunning is great beauty or something that causes shock or loss of consciousness.

(adjective)

  1. An example of stunning is a description of a very beautiful girl.
  2. An example of stunning is the shock received when you put a fork in the slot of a toaster that is turned on.

Stunning means causing awe or confusion.

(adjective)

An example of stunning is when a performance is so good you are speechless.

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See stunning in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. that stuns
  2. Informal remarkably attractive, excellent, etc.

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See stunning in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Causing or capable of causing emotional shock or loss of consciousness.
  2. Of a strikingly attractive appearance.
  3. a. Impressive: gave a stunning performance.
    b. Surprising: The President's final decision came with stunning suddenness.

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  • stunˈning·ly adverb

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