stunning view
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1.8
- noun
- /ˈstʌnɪŋ vju/
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vista impresionante
- You will be afforded a stunning view of Lake Michigan.
Examples
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The park was absolutely gorgeous and gave a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline.
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From the observation deck, you can see a stunning view of the city skyline at sunset.
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I used to have a stunning view of the Trade Center from the end of the block.
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On Friday, we enjoy the lovely weather and the stunning view.
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From the hop, there is the most stunning view with the Alps far off in the distance.
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A walk out to the end of this seawall gives a stunning view of the town and its surrounding cliffs.
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A stunning view of the Grand Mosque captured from the top of Noor Mountain.
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Head to the observation deck on the 124th floor for a stunning view of the city, but you'll almost certainly have to book tickets in advance.
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Beacon: The clock tower of the Grand Mosque looms above the city of Mecca in this stunning view from the top of Noor Mountain.
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Its highest point, Mt. Merovigli (1955 feet) affords a stunning view of the surroundings.
Academic text (1999)
Synonyms
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5.3
A beautiful view seen from a high place or through a window
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4.8
A wide clear view of a large area seen from a high place
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6.2
Something very beautiful or impressive to see
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6.0
A full view of something attractive or impressive
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1.0
Attractive views of natural places like mountains, forests, or the coast
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3.5
A very beautiful view that makes you feel amazed
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2.5
A beautiful view of land or water that attracts visitors
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2.9
A very beautiful view that makes you feel amazed
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2.8
Very beautiful natural views that amaze you
A natural view that looks like a pretty picture
Antonyms
How Impressive
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an extremely beautiful or impressive sight' is directly derivable from combining 'stunning' (extremely attractive or impressive) with 'view' (the scene visible from a location). This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition common across languages and usual lexical semantics, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the MWE.
Etymology
Stunning view uses stunning, from the verb 'stun' meaning 'to amaze', and view meaning what you see, creating an image of a sight so beautiful it surprises you. So, it means 'an extremely beautiful or impressive sight'.