stunning

adjective

stun·​ning ˈstə-niŋ 

1

: causing astonishment or disbelief

stunning news

2

: strikingly impressive especially in beauty or excellence

a stunning view

stunning workmanship

stunningly adverb

Synonyms

• amazing
• astonishing
• astounding
• blindsiding
• dumbfounding
• dumfounding
• eye-opening
• flabbergasting
• jarring
• jaw-dropping
• jolting
• shocking
• startling
• stupefying
• surprising

Examples of stunning in a Sentence

Researchers have made a stunning discovery.

Our room had a stunning view of the lake.

Recent Examples on the Web

Upon arrival, the setting is truly stunning and tranquil, with unobstructed views of Mount Otemanu as the main selling point. —Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025

Built in the 12th century, the cathedral features stunning Romanesque and Gothic architecture. —David Nikel, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Each puzzle features stunning and highly modern imagery that would look just as good hanging in your living room as it would being assembled on a table. —Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025

The 34-inch OLED panel looks stunning, offering rich colors and deep blacks that make games like Returnal pop. —Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stunning

• bunning
• cunning
• dunning
• gunning
• punning
• running
• shunning
• sunning
• overrunning

Kids Definition

stunning

adjective

stun·​ning

ˈstən-iŋ

1

: causing astonishment or disbelief

stunning news

2

: unusually impressive especially in beauty or excellence

a stunning view

a stunning effort

stunningly adverb