Stunning
What it means
Extremely impressive or beautiful.
Reach for it when expressing that beauty, skill, or a result creates immediate and powerful admiration
The restored mosaic looked stunning in the sunlight.
Words to choose between 7
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playful
showstopping
Fits when glamour or performance demands everyone's attention
Careful Theatrical language can cheapen a solemn or natural subject.
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everyday
Fits when rich visual beauty is the simple focus
Careful Gorgeous does not fit data, arguments, or achievements naturally.
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warm
Fits when awe briefly stops ordinary reaction
Careful A clever technical result can be stunning without being breathtaking.
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professional
Fits when a strong visual contrast commands notice
Careful Striking can be neutral and does not guarantee admiration.
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formal
Fits when the unexpected scale of a result is central
Careful A familiar view can still be stunning without surprising anyone.
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literary
Fits when brilliance or virtuosity almost overwhelms
Careful Stunning beauty can be dark, quiet, or matte rather than dazzling.
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literary
Fits when fine detail and delicacy create exceptional beauty
Careful Large-scale force or dramatic impact is not necessarily exquisite.
Opposites 3
- ugly
- unimpressive
- drab
Common phrases 3
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stunning view
The upper trail revealed a stunning view of the green valley.
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stunning performance
Her stunning performance brought the audience to its feet.
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stunning result
The restoration produced a stunning result from badly damaged plaster.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated