Stunning

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

Definitions of stunning

adjective causing wonder or admiration; extremely impressive

Example Sentences

A1 The sunset was stunning.

A2 She wore a stunning dress to the party.

B1 The view from the top of the mountain was stunning.

B2 The actress gave a stunning performance in the movie.

C1 The architecture of the cathedral was stunning in its intricacy.

C2 The artist's latest masterpiece was truly stunning in its beauty.

Examples of stunning in a Sentence

formal The architecture of the building is truly stunning, with intricate details and elegant design.

informal Wow, that sunset was stunning! I couldn't stop taking pictures.

slang Did you see that new car? It's absolutely stunning!

figurative Her performance in the play was stunning, she truly captivated the audience.

Grammatical Forms of stunning

• past tense: stunned
• plural: stunnings
• comparative: more stunning
• superlative: most stunning
• present tense: stuns
• future tense: will stun
• perfect tense: has stunned
• continuous tense: is stunning
• singular: stunning
• positive degree: stunning
• infinitive: to stun
• gerund: stunning
• participle: stunning

Origin and Evolution of stunning

First Known Use: 1635 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'stunning' originated from the Middle English word 'stunen' which means to daze or render unconscious.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stunning' evolved to also mean extremely impressive or attractive, reflecting a shift in its connotation from negative to positive.