stunning

noun · adjective

Simple meaning

Exceptionally beautiful or attractive.

Pronunciation

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stuhning

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈstʌnɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

The act by which a person or animal is physically stunned.

adjective

informal
Exceptionally beautiful or attractive.
informal
Amazing; wonderfully good.
Having an effect that stuns.

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stunninglyadverbDerived adverb
In a spectacular manner.

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