stunning

Describes something that is extremely impressive or beautiful, often causing a feeling of shock or admiration.

ruОписывает что-то чрезвычайно впечатляющее или красивое, часто вызывающее чувство изумления или восхищения.esDescribe algo extremadamente impresionante o hermoso, que a menudo provoca asombro o admiración.frQualifie quelque chose d'extrêmement impressionnant ou beau, qui provoque souvent un sentiment d'émerveillement ou d'admiration.deBeschreibt etwas, das außerordentlich beeindruckend oder schön ist und oft Staunen oder Bewunderung hervorruft.ptDescreve algo extremamente impressionante ou bonito, que causa surpresa, admiração ou espanto.zh形容某事物极其令人印象深刻或美丽，常令人感到惊叹或赞赏。arيصف شيئًا بالغ التأثير أو الجمال بحيث يثير الدهشة أو الإعجاب الشديد. يُستعمل أيضًا للإشارة إلى ما يُذهل العقل أو يُفقده التركيز.

1. Commanding attention B2 formal

   So impressive or striking that it demands immediate notice.

   • The actress gave a stunning performance that captivated the audience.
   • His stunning speech left everyone in the room speechless.
   • The team's stunning victory shocked the sports world.

   ruВпечатляющийesimpresionantefrÉpoustouflantdeBeeindruckendptImpressionantezh令人惊叹arمُذهِل

   Synonymes: awe-inspiringbreathtakingextraordinaryimpressiveremarkablespectacularstriking

   Antonymes: boringcommonplacedullforgettableinconspicuousmediocremundaneordinaryunimpressiveunremarkable

2. Causing great astonishment and consternation B2 formal

   So surprising or shocking that it causes confusion or dismay.

   • The stunning news of the company's collapse spread quickly.
   • It was a stunning defeat for the reigning champion.
   • The report contained stunning revelations about the scandal.

   ruОшеломляющийesAsombroso, estupefacientefrstupéfiantdeVerblüffendptEstarrecedorzh令人震惊的arمُدهِش

   Synonymes: alarmingastonishingastoundingbewilderingdismayingdisturbingoverwhelmingperturbingshockingstaggering

   Antonymes: commonplaceexpectedordinarypredictableunsurprising

3. Causing bewilderment or shock C1 formal

   So overwhelming that it temporarily stuns or numbs the senses.

   • The force of the explosion was stunning, leaving everyone dazed.
   • He received a stunning blow to the head during the accident.
   • The sheer scale of the disaster was stunning to the rescue workers.

   ruОшеломляющийesAturdidor, pasmosofrétourdissant (sens de choc)deÜberwältigendptEstarrecedorzh令人震惊的arمُذهِل

   Synonymes: astonishingastoundingbewilderingdumbfoundingnumbingoverwhelmingshockingstaggeringstupefying

   Antonymes: boringexpectedordinaryunimpressiveunsurprising

4. Strikingly beautiful or attractive A2 informal

   Extremely beautiful or handsome in a way that is hard to ignore.

   • She looked stunning in her red evening gown.
   • The sunset over the ocean was absolutely stunning.
   • He has a stunning smile that lights up the room.

   ruПотрясающийesImpresionantemente bello o atractivofrd'une beauté saisissantedeAtemberaubend schönptDeslumbrantezh惊艳绝伦arخلاب

   Synonymes: alluringbeautifulbreathtakingcaptivatingdazzlingdrop-deadenchantingexquisitefascinatinggorgeoushandsomeknockoutlovelymagnificentradiantravishingsmashingspectacularsplendidstriking

   Antonymes: hideousplainrepulsiveuglyunattractive

• more stunning comparative form
• most stunning superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to become unconscious or dazed, or to shock or surprise someone greatly.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего потерю сознания или оцепенение у кого-либо, или сильного шока или удивления.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de dejar a alguien inconsciente o aturdido por un golpe, o de causar gran asombro, sorpresa o shock.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire perdre connaissance ou de plonger quelqu'un dans un état de stupeur, ou encore de provoquer un choc ou un étonnement intense.deDeutsches Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand bewusstlos oder betäubt gemacht wird, oder dass jemand durch ein Ereignis stark schockiert oder überrascht wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de fazer alguém perder a consciência ou ficar atordoado, ou de causar forte choque ou surpresa.zh动词，表示使某人失去知觉或变得麻木，或使某人感到极度震惊或惊讶。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إفقاد شخص ما وعيه أو إصابته بالذهول والخدر، أو إحداث صدمة أو دهشة شديدة له.

1. Make senseless or dizzy B2 formal

   To cause someone to become unconscious or confused, typically by a physical blow or impact.

   • The boxer was stunned by a powerful punch to the jaw.
   • He fell and hit his head, which stunned him for a moment.
   • The loud explosion stunned the crowd into silence.

   ruОглушитьesAturdir, dejar aturdidofrÉtourdir, assommerdeBetäubenptAtordoarzh击晕arأَفْقَدَ الوَعْيَ أو أَذْهَلَ

   Synonymes: benumbdazeknock outnumbparalyzestupefy

2. Hit with force B2 informal

   To strike something or someone with a heavy object, causing a dazed or shocked state.

   • The thief stunned the guard with a sandbag before escaping.
   • He stunned the fish with a quick blow to the head.
   • The impact stunned the deer, allowing the hunter to approach.

   ruОглушитьesGolpear con fuerzafrAssommerdeBetäubenptAtordoarzh击昏arضرب بعنف

   Synonymes: concussdazedeckfloorknock outstupefy

3. Overcome with astonishment B1 formal

   To shock or surprise someone so greatly that they are unable to react or speak.

   • The news of her promotion stunned everyone in the office.
   • I was stunned by the beauty of the sunset over the ocean.
   • His sudden resignation stunned his colleagues.

   ruОшеломитьesDejar atónitofrAbasourdirdeÜberwältigen, verblüffenptDeixar atônitozh使震惊arأذهل

   Synonymes: amazeastonishastoundconfounddazedumbfoundflabbergastoverwhelmshockstupefy

• stunned past participle
• stunned past simple
• stunning present participle
• stuns third person singular