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stunning
The definition of stunning is great beauty or something that causes shock or loss of consciousness.
(adjective)- An example of stunning is a description of a very beautiful girl.
- 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
- that stuns
- Informal remarkably attractive, excellent, etc.
Related Forms:
- stunningly adverb
See stunning in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
- Causing or capable of causing emotional shock or loss of consciousness.
- Of a strikingly attractive appearance.
- a. Impressive: gave a stunning performance.b. Surprising: The President's final decision came with stunning suddenness.
Related Forms:
- stunˈning·ly adverb
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