ˈstəniŋ, -nēŋ adjective
1.
a. : causing or capable of causing a state of bewilderment, shock, or insensibility
its black powder blew forth a stunning detonation and volume of smoke — S.E.White
with one stunning blow, laid the poor fellow senseless on the floor — R.L.Stevenson
b. : causing a high degree of surprise, astonishment, or consternation
the sharecroppers' strike … came as a stunning protest against landlords — V.P.Hass
no more stunning tax bills — J.H.Reese
stunning defeat
stunning collapse
stunning announcement
2.
a. : of excellent quality or effect : splendid , first-rate
the book is a stunning piece of workmanship — Current Biography
the product of one of the most stunning talents today — Ann F. Wolfe
b. : emotionally impressive : astounding , sensational
a breathtaking and … stunning midair extravaganza — Monsanto Magazine
contributed stunning decorations for the adornment of sacred buildings — Edgar Levy
a stunning performance
a stunning recording
c. : extremely attractive : handsome , good-looking
was quite stunning … had a beautiful high-bosomed figure — Helen B. Woodward
huge areas of glass, stunning colors, unusual new fabrics — Newsweek
many stunning photographs of Canada's backwoods wilderness — William Murray