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stunner

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

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.

Synonyms
Origin

From stun + -er.

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