stunning

• Qualifie quelque chose d'extrêmement impressionnant ou beau, qui provoque souvent un sentiment d'émerveillement ou d'admiration.

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

1. Commanding attentionB2formal

   So impressive or striking that it demands immediate notice.

   Époustouflant

   • 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.

   Synonymesawe-inspiringbreathtakingextraordinaryimpressiveremarkablespectacularstriking

   Antonymesboringcommonplacedullforgettableinconspicuousmediocremundaneordinaryunimpressiveunremarkable

2. Causing great astonishment and consternationB2formal

   So surprising or shocking that it causes confusion or dismay.

   stupéfiant

   • 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.

   Synonymesalarmingastonishingastoundingbewilderingdismayingdisturbingoverwhelmingperturbingshockingstaggering

   Antonymescommonplaceexpectedordinarypredictableunsurprising

3. Causing bewilderment or shockC1formal

   So overwhelming that it temporarily stuns or numbs the senses.

   étourdissant (sens de choc)

   • 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.

   Synonymesastonishingastoundingbewilderingdumbfoundingnumbingoverwhelmingshockingstaggeringstupefying

   Antonymesboringexpectedordinaryunimpressiveunsurprising

4. Strikingly beautiful or attractiveA2informal

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

   d'une beauté saisissante

   • 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.

   Synonymesalluringbeautifulbreathtakingcaptivatingdazzlingdrop-deadenchantingexquisitefascinatinggorgeoushandsomeknockoutlovelymagnificentradiantravishingsmashingspectacularsplendidstriking

   Antonymeshideousplainrepulsiveuglyunattractive

• Verbe 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.

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

1. Make senseless or dizzyB2formal

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

   Étourdir, assommer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbenumbdazeknock outnumbparalyzestupefy

2. Hit with forceB2informal

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

   Assommer

   • 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.

   Synonymesconcussdazedeckfloorknock outstupefy

3. Overcome with astonishmentB1formal

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

   Abasourdir

   • 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.

   Synonymesamazeastonishastoundconfounddazedumbfoundflabbergastoverwhelmshockstupefy