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Meaning of "stunning" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STUNNING

stunning  [ˈstʌnɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STUNNING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Stunning is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES STUNNING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

stunning

Stunning

Stunning is the process of rendering animals immobile or unconscious, without killing the animal, prior to their being slaughtered for food.

Definition of stunning in the English dictionary

The definition of stunning in the dictionary is very attractive, impressive, astonishing, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STUNNING


baserunning
ˈbeɪsˌrʌnɪŋ
cunning
ˈkʌnɪŋ
drug-running
ˈdrʌɡˌrʌnɪŋ
frontrunning
ˈfrʌntˌrʌnɪŋ
funning
ˈfʌnɪŋ
gunning
ˈɡʌnɪŋ
gunrunning
ˈɡʌnˌrʌnɪŋ
long-running
ˌlɒŋˈrʌnɪŋ
punning
ˈpʌnɪŋ
rum-running
ˈrʌmˌrʌnɪŋ
running
ˈrʌnɪŋ
shunning
ˈʃʌnɪŋ
smooth-running
ˌsmuːðˈrʌnɪŋ
underrunning
ˈʌndəˌrʌnɪŋ
wonning
ˈwʌnɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STUNNING

stun
stun grenade
stun gun
stung
stunk
stunkard
stunned
stunner
stunningly
stuns´l
stunsail
stunt
stunt double
stunt flier
stunt flying
stunt kite
stunted
stuntedness
stuntman
stuntwoman

WORDS THAT END LIKE STUNNING

award-winning
banning
canning
caravanning
cleaning
dinning
family planning
fanning
free-running
inning
Manning
pinning
planning
scanning
spanning
spinning
tanning
thinning
tunning
up and running
winning

Synonyms and antonyms of stunning in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «STUNNING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «stunning» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of stunning

Translation of «stunning» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STUNNING

Find out the translation of stunning to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of stunning from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «stunning» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

极好的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

clamoroso
570 millions of speakers

English

stunning
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तेजस्वी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُذْهِل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

великолепный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

impressionante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অত্যাশ্চর্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

éblouissant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menakjubkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

atemberaubend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

すばらしい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

놀랄 만큼 아름다운
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nggumunke
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tuyệt vời
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அதிர்ச்சி தரும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जबरदस्त आकर्षक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çarpıcı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sensazionale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

olśniewający
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вражаючий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

uimitor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εκπληκτικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stunning
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jättesnygg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rystende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of stunning

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STUNNING»

The term «stunning» is very widely used and occupies the 4.052 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STUNNING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «stunning» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «stunning» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about stunning

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10 QUOTES WITH «STUNNING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word stunning.
1
Sam Abell
'Woman on the Plaza,' with its distinct horizon, snow-like surfaces, wintry wall, stunning sunlight, sharp shadows, and hurrying figure, would become the most biographical of my photographs - an abstract image of the landscape and life of northern Ohio where I grew up and first practiced photography.
2
Mark Addy
One of the differences between HBO and other television is that they demand the same coverage that you would have in a feature film. We need to have all the shots in order to make it as rich and as stunning as it looks. We can't cut any corners.
3
Graeme Base
Whether one likes it or not, the screen is a profoundly important source of imagery and storytelling for this generation. For me, books remain a stunning place to tell stories, but the screen has a place.
4
Kathy Bates
I'm not a stunning woman.
5
Astrid Berges-Frisbey
I don't think my eyes are stunning as some people's are.
6
Jane Birkin
I don't like getting older, but there's nothing I can do. Hitting 60 wasn't great, but I think I was lucky in not being that beautiful; it can be really cruel on people who have been stunning.
7
Paul Bloom
Periods of cooperation between political parties shouldn't be taken for granted; they are a stunning human achievement.
8
Jan de Bont
I think the audience would like to see movies that are stunning to watch. I really think they'd like to see spectacles.
9
Wes Borland
I would love to put out music that was just stunning or soul-baring or whatever. But I don't think I have the voice for it.
10
Steve Case
It's stunning to me what kind of an impact even one person can have if they have the right passion, perspective and are able to align the interest of a great team.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STUNNING»

Discover the use of stunning in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to stunning and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pretty Little Liars #11: Stunning
Now a hit ABC Family TV show, Sara Shepard’s #1 New York Times bestselling Pretty Little Liars series continues with Stunning. In the eleventh novel, A is still out there, lurking in the shadows and digging up the liars’ latest secrets.
Sara Shepard, 2012
2
Tony Northrup's DSLR Book: How to Create Stunning Digital ...
In this book, Tony Northrup (award-winning author of more than 30 how-to books and a professional portrait, wildlife, and landscape photographer) teaches the art and science of creating stunning pictures.
Tony Northrup, 2012
3
Stunning: Pretty Little Liars:
In Rosewood, Pennsylvania, four stunningly beautiful girls are haunted by a very ugly past.
Sara Shepard, 2012
4
Great Demo!: How to Create and Execute Stunning Software ...
These are exciting and challenging times in the software industry.
Peter E. Cohan, 2003
5
Photo Inspiration: Secrets Behind Stunning Images
Enjoy the work. Study the stories. Here is a well of inspiration to which you can — and will — return again and again.
1x.com, 2012
6
The Henna Body Art Kit: Everything You Need to Create ...
The ultimate package for those who wish to express themselves with the ancient art form of tattoos (albeit temporary ones), "The Henna Body Art Kit" contains two packets of catalyst solution, two packets of henna powder in application cones ...
Aileen Marron, 1998
7
Bella Bella Quilts: Stunning Designs from Italian Mosaics
Bring Renaissance Italy Home with Paper-Pieced Mosaics.
Norah McMeeking, 2010
8
Stunning Sentences (The Effective Writing Series)
Whether you are composing a Web page on the Internet or agonizing over an annual budget report, these books are the key to clarity, accuracy, and economy in any writing task.
Bruce Ross-Larson, 2010
9
Stunning AnglePlay Quilts: 6 Projects - 42 Exciting Blocks - ...
Step out of the ordinary and into a whole new world of piecing possibilities with quilts made from half-rectangle triangles. Margaret's AnglePlayTM method makes them a breeze to cut and piece.
Margaret J. Miller, 2010
10
Makeup Makeovers Beauty Bible: Expert Secrets for Stunning ...
Shares tips and techniques for using makeup to camoflauge flaws and highlight personal beauty with instructions for everyday and special occasions.
Robert Jones, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STUNNING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term stunning is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The eye of the tiger and the cheeky monkey captured in stunning detail
A tiger shakes itself dry like a dog in a stunning wildlife image being showcased in Britain as part of a photography festival. Photographer Tim Flach is renowned ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Detroit-area cancer doctor gave 'stunning' number of powerful drugs …
DETROIT — Patients of a Detroit-area doctor received "stunning" doses of a powerful, expensive drug that exposed them to life-threatening infections, an expert ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
3
A certified pilot turned Instagram star took these stunning aerial …
After fulfilling that dream by becoming a commercial airline captain, Senatori was unfortunately laid off and forced to take a buyout. Faced with a new challenge, ... «Business Insider, Jun 15»
4
Leggy Maria Sharapova leads the glamour in a stunning nude mini …
They're among the world's top sporting stars, and are more often than not seen in their tennis whites. But the likes of Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams and Ana ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
5
'Stunning' increase in teen suicides in Snohomish County
EVERETT — Health officials have documented a sobering statistic in Snohomish County: 13 young people, including two 12-year-olds, have committed suicide ... «HeraldNet, Jun 15»
6
Stunning footage shows Northern Lights making 'rare' appearance …
This stunning time-lapse footage shows the beautiful sight of the Northern Lights appearing in the skies over Cornwall. A photographer taking night time beach ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jun 15»
7
See the Beauty of Earth and Space in Stunning New ISS Timelapse
See the Beauty of Earth and Space in Stunning New ISS Timelapse. by Nancy Atkinson on June 22, 2015. An error occurred. Try watching this video on ... «Universe Today, Jun 15»
8
Stunning chase featured in Pasadena police recruitment Facebook …
The video then shows a stunning chase from the vantage of a police cruiser and the moment an SUV hits a grassy median and flips over. However, it's not nearly ... «KTRK-TV, Jun 15»
9
Couple have stunning view of Eiffel Tower from their living room …
A lucky couple whose apartment overlooks the Eiffel Tower have taken 365 stunning photographs to create a year-round record of the iconic landmark. Parisians ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jun 15»
10
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright wedding: Nicola McLean gushes …
Nicola McLean managed to bag herself an invite to Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's wedding, and she couldn't wait to gush about the "stunning bride". «Mirror.co.uk, May 15»

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