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Definition of stunning adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

stunning

adjective
 
/ˈstʌnɪŋ/
 
/ˈstʌnɪŋ/
(rather informal)
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  1. extremely attractive or impressive synonym beautiful
    • You look absolutely stunning!
    • a stunning view of the lake
    • His performance was simply stunning.
    Extra Examples
    • Did you see that stunning woman?
    • a visually stunning piece of cinema
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    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • look
    • find something
    adverb
    • really
    • absolutely
    • quite
    See full entry
  2. that surprises or shocks you very much
    • He suffered a stunning defeat in the election.
    Extra Examples
    • The Prime Minister launched a stunning attack on her predecessor.
    • The election result was a stunning blow for the party.
    • The team is celebrating a stunning victory.
    • This morning staff were given the stunning news that the factory is to close.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • look
    • find something
    adverb
    • really
    • absolutely
    • quite
    See full entry
See stunning in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

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