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Meaning of stunning

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

stunning

verb

Definitions

  1. To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.

    Example: Bill tried to stun the snake by striking it on the head.

  2. To shock or surprise.

    Example: He stood there stunned, looking at the beautiful, breath-taking sunrise.

  3. To hit the cue ball so that it slides without topspin or backspin (and with or without sidespin) and continues at a natural angle after contact with the object ball

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having an effect that stuns.

    Example: The stunning jolt from the taser gun made the criminal stop fleeing.

  2. Exceptionally beautiful or attractive.

    Example: That woman is stunning!

  3. Amazing; wonderfully good.

    Example: The film was stunning.