Word Adverb
stunningly
adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈstənɪŋɫi/ UK /stˈʌnɪŋli/ stun·ning·ly
Definition
adv.in a way that is very impressive, beautiful, or shocking. You use it to describe something that makes you stop and take notice.
adv.in a manner that is extremely impressive, beautiful, or shocking. Often used to emphasize the degree of an adjective.
Examples
“The view from the top of the mountain is stunningly beautiful.”
“The new software update was stunningly fast, making the old version feel like a slow typewriter.”
“The witness gave a stunningly detailed account of the events, leaving the jury with no doubt regarding the defendant's presence at the scene.”
Real-world usage
“If the violence is stunningly real, so are its consequences.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated