Pronunciation: /stʌnd/

Definitions of stunned

verb Stunned can also be a past tense verb, meaning to shock or surprise someone greatly.

Example Sentences

A1 She was stunned by the surprise party her friends threw for her.

A2 The students were stunned by the sudden announcement of a pop quiz.

B1 The audience was stunned by the magician's incredible disappearing act.

B2 The team was stunned by their unexpected victory in the championship game.

C1 The scientist was stunned by the groundbreaking discovery in the field of quantum physics.

C2 The world was stunned by the news of the peaceful resolution to the long-standing conflict.

adjective Stunned is an adjective that describes someone who is in a state of shock or disbelief.

Example Sentences

A1 She was stunned by the surprise party thrown for her.

A2 The students were stunned by the sudden announcement of a pop quiz.

B1 I was stunned by the beauty of the landscape when I arrived at the national park.

B2 The team was stunned by the news that they had won the championship.

C1 The audience was stunned by the actor's powerful performance in the play.

C2 The scientist was stunned by the groundbreaking discovery made in the field of astrophysics.

Examples of stunned in a Sentence

formal The audience was stunned by the brilliant performance of the pianist.

informal I was totally stunned when I saw how much weight she had lost.

slang I was stunned when I found out he was dating my ex-girlfriend.

figurative The news of the company's bankruptcy left me stunned and speechless.

Grammatical Forms of stunned

past tense

stunned

plural

stunned

comparative

more stunned

superlative

most stunned

present tense

stun

future tense

will stun

perfect tense

have stunned

continuous tense

is stunning

singular

stunned

positive degree

stunned

infinitive

stun

gerund

stunning

participle

stunning

Origin and Evolution of stunned

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'stunned' originated from the Middle English word 'stunen' which meant to strike senseless or deaden the senses.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stunned' has evolved to also mean to astonish or overwhelm with a sudden shock or surprise.