stunning

Extremely beautiful or attractive.

• You look stunning.
• We enjoyed stunning views from our hotel.
• She wore a stunning blue dress to the party.

Similar words: beautiful, gorgeous, striking

Opposites: ugly

Common phrases: stunning view, stunning dress, look stunning, stunning scenery

So good or impressive that it surprises you.

• It was a stunning performance.
• The team celebrated a stunning victory.
• Her latest film is absolutely stunning.

Similar words: amazing, outstanding, impressive, brilliant

Common phrases: stunning performance, stunning victory, stunning achievement, stunning success

Making someone unable to think clearly or move normally for a short time.

• The punch delivered a stunning blow.
• A stunning jolt left him unable to move.
• She staggered back after the stunning impact.

Similar words: dazing

Common phrases: stunning blow, stunning jolt, stunning impact

The act of making a person or animal unconscious or unable to move for a short time.

• The farm uses electrical stunning.
• Workers checked the stunning equipment before use.
• Effective stunning prevents animals from feeling pain during slaughter.

Common phrases: electrical stunning, stunning equipment, stunning method