stunning
adjective (BEAUTIFUL) /ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/Definition
1. Definition
2. Practise
B2 extremely beautiful or attractive: a stunning dress a stunning view over the bay of Saint TropezAttractiveSexual attractionSmart and elegant stunningly /-li/ adverb › a stunningly beautiful/attractive woman He's stunningly naive for a person of his age.Surprising and shockingMaking people sad, shocked and upsetAttractiveSexual attractionSmart and elegant
(Definition of stunning adjective (BEAUTIFUL) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a sight for sore eyes idiom
- adorable adjective
- aesthetic adjective
- alluring adjective
- angelic adjective
- delectable adjective
- distinguished adjective
- dreamy adjective
- elegant adjective
- enchanting adjective
- mesmerizing adjective
- nice-looking adjective
- noble adjective (CAUSING ADMIRATION)
- not be just a pretty face idiom
- ornamental adjective
- turn sb out phrasal verb (DRESS)
- voluptuous adjective
- well built adjective
- winning adjective
- winsome adjective
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