stunning landscapes
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- noun
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paisajes impresionantes
- During our trip to New Zealand, we were amazed by the stunning landscapes of rolling hills and turquoise lakes.
Examples
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I learned a huge amount about the geology, wildlife, ancient cultures, and history of this stunning landscape.
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The series is a moving tribute to the men and women who saved some of America's most stunning landscapes from the greedy hands of the mining, timber, and development interests.
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Many tourists visit the national park to see its stunning landscapes, including mountains and valleys that take your breath away.
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The artist captured the stunning landscapes of the countryside in her latest series of paintings.
Synonyms
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5.3
A beautiful view seen from a high place or through a window
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Something very beautiful or impressive to see
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Attractive views of natural places like mountains, forests, or the coast
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A very beautiful scene you see from a place like a mountain or sea
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A very beautiful view that makes you feel amazed
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A beautiful view of land or water that attracts visitors
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A very beautiful view that makes you feel amazed
A natural view that looks like a pretty picture
Antonyms
How Beautiful
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'stunning' (extremely attractive or impressive) modifying 'landscapes' (views of scenery), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the phrase means very beautiful scenery. This adjective+noun collocation follows standard, cross-linguistically common composition patterns and is not idiomatic, making it immediately comprehensible.
Etymology
The phrase stunning landscapes uses stunning, from the word 'stun' meaning to be shocked or stopped, and landscapes, meaning wide natural views. Imagine a scene so beautiful it stops you in your tracks or takes your breath away, so we call very beautiful views 'stunning landscapes'.