stunningly

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈstʌnɪŋli/

KK: /ˈstʌnɪŋli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that is very impressive or beautiful.

Example

The landscape was stunningly beautiful at sunset.

Conversation

Did you see the sunset last night?

Yes, it was stunningly beautiful!

I couldn't believe the colors in the sky.

Exactly! It felt like a painting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

remarkably

incredibly

astoundingly

Antonyms

unimpressively

ordinarily

dully

Root Explanation

Stunningly → It is formed from "stun" (from Old English *stunian*, meaning to make senseless or dazed) and the suffix "-ingly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "stunningly" describes something done in a manner that causes astonishment or amazement.

Memory Tip

Think of something that makes you feel dazed or amazed ('stun') and how it is done in a certain way ('-ingly'). This helps you remember that 'stunningly' means done in a way that astonishes.

Visually Confused Words

sinningly

runningly

punningly

cunningly

sunnily

suingly