English Reference
Noun

stunner

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈstənɝ/ UK /stˈʌnɐ/ stun·ner UK spelling stunners

n.something that is very beautiful or impressive. You use this to describe a person, a photo, or a view that takes your breath away.

n.a person or thing that is exceptionally attractive or impressive.


SIMPLE

The sunset was a real stunner.

CONTEXTUAL

She looked like a stunner in her new wedding dress, making everyone at the reception stop and stare.

COMPLEX

The photographer captured a stunner of the city skyline during the golden hour, where the lighting and composition created a sense of perfect harmony.


From stun + -er.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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