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stunningly

stunningly

21 4.4
In a very beautiful or impressive way
  • adverb
  • /ˈstʌnɪŋli/
: impresionantemente
  • The colours are just stunningly beautiful.
  • stunningly beautiful

I think that's actually a stunningly interesting aspect of it.

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Examples

  • We were just talking about how stunningly beautiful you are, really.

  • Years of disaster planning and emergency readiness enabled these institutions to act in a stunningly coordinated and effective manner.

  • But the potential here is stunningly positive.

  • It's a social thing and it's really stunningly successful.

  • That was stunningly good in my mind.

  • My impression is that you have the potential to see some stunningly beautiful places, whichever you choose.

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  • We are here on UCLA campus, which is stunningly beautiful.

  • It is, as you can see, a stunningly beautiful morning and we are live from a spectacular setting.

  • I think now that the movie was a stunningly masterful piece of storytelling.

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  • The view from the mountain was stunningly beautiful at sunset.

Synonyms

remarkably
vsstunningly
165 3.5

To a very unusual or surprising degree

is stronger, stressing spectacular attractiveness rather than noticeability
amazingly
vsstunningly
130 2.3

In a way that causes surprise or wonder

is stronger visually and more about spectacular attractiveness than wonder
incredibly
vsstunningly
30 2.8

In a way that is very surprising and hard to believe

is centered on obvious attractiveness or spectacle rather than disbelief
spectacularly
vsstunningly
28 4.3

To do something in a very impressive or dramatic way

stresses striking attractiveness rather than theatrical drama or staging
handsomely
vsstunningly
24 4.6

In a large, generous way, often with a lot of money

is more about striking beauty or spectacle than generosity of effect
strikingly
vsstunningly
23 3.9

In a very noticeable way that attracts attention

focuses more on attractiveness and spectacle than plain noticeability
astonishingly
vsstunningly
20 4.0

In a way that makes people very surprised

is more about strong attractiveness and visual impact than surprise alone
fantastically
vsstunningly
18 3.5

To a very great degree

is more focused on striking visual attractiveness than lively excess
phenomenally
vsstunningly
16 5.2

To a very great degree

focuses on striking attractiveness rather than mere exceptionality
magnificently
vsstunningly
15 4.6

In a very impressive and beautiful way

is more about a vivid striking effect rather than formal beauty
fabulously
vsstunningly
14 4.3

In a very impressive and successful way

is more about strong visual or spectacular attractiveness than indulgence
impressively
vsstunningly
14 3.8

In a way that makes people feel respect

tends to highlight more dramatic attractiveness and spectacular effect
terrifically
vsstunningly
12 3.6

To a very high degree

is more about spectacular attractiveness than generic excellence
gloriously
vsstunningly
11 3.9

In a very beautiful or impressive way

is more narrowly about visually striking attractiveness or spectacle
splendidly
vsstunningly
11 4.6

In a very impressive way

is more intense and emphasizes striking attractiveness or spectacle
marvelously
vsstunningly
  • US
11 3.9

In a way that impresses people very much

leans more toward vivid physical attractiveness and spectacular sight
breathtakingly
vsstunningly
7 4.2

In a very beautiful or amazing way

focuses on strong attractiveness or spectacular impression rather than breath loss
startlingly
vsstunningly
7 5.6

In a way that makes people feel very surprised

is less about surprise and more about impressive attractiveness
astoundingly
vsstunningly
6 4.3

Making people feel very surprised

is more focused on attractiveness and striking appearance than shock
grandly
vsstunningly
6 4.6

In a way that looks large and important

is more about immediate striking attractiveness than dignified grandeur
gorgeously
vsstunningly
5 3.5

In a very beautiful and impressive way

is broader, also covering nonvisual spectacular impressions
majestically
vsstunningly
5 5.2

With slow, proud movements that look impressive like a king or castle

leans more toward flashy attractiveness or spectacle rather than solemn grandeur
sublimely
vsstunningly
  • Literature
3 6.8

In a very beautiful and impressive way that amazes people

leans more toward bold attractiveness and spectacle rather than lofty ideal
wondrously
vsstunningly
3 6.7

In a way that makes people feel great surprise and admiration

places more weight on eye catching attractiveness than general wonder
stupendously
vsstunningly
2 6.1

In a very impressive way that surprises people

is more about striking attractiveness or spectacle than sheer scale
dazzlingly
vsstunningly
2 5.3

In a very bright and impressive way

is broader, focusing on overall attractiveness and spectacular impact
awesomely
vsstunningly
1 4.7

In a very impressive way that makes people admire it

is more focused on visual attractiveness and spectacular appearance
glamorously
vsstunningly
  • US
1 3.7

In a very attractive and exciting way

is less about fashion and more about sheer spectacular impact
surpassingly
vsstunningly
1 8.4

To a very high degree

focuses more on striking attractiveness and spectacle than mere superiority
ravishingly
vsstunningly
1 7.5

In a very beautiful and attractive way that pleases people

is wider, covering general striking attractiveness beyond personal charm
resplendently
vsstunningly
1 8.3

In a bright and beautiful way that impresses people

is broader, not only about shining visual splendour
captivatingly
vsstunningly
1 6.3

In a way that attracts and holds people's attention

is more immediate and visual, emphasizing sudden striking attractiveness

Antonyms

In a weak, ordinary way that does not impress people

How Impressive

spectacularly
28 4.3
stunningly
21 4.4
impressively
14 3.8
beautifully
216 1.0
nicely
322 1.0
pleasantly
47 1.0

Surface Forms

stunningly positive

Morphology

stunningly = stunning (transparent) = stun + ning + ly

The adverb 'stunningly' is clearly derived from the adjective 'stunning' by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Stunningly comes from stun, which once meant 'to be hit' or 'made numb' and comes from an old word meaning 'to thunder'. So, something stunningly beautiful or impressive 'hits' you like thunder, which is why the word means very impressive or attractive.