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stunning

The correct spelling is stunning.

How to pronounce stunning

verb

Say it like: Stu-nni-ng

The correct spelling is stunning. To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness. For example: "Bill tried to stun the snake by striking it on the head."

Usage Examples

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

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

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

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.
  2. 2.To shock or surprise.
  3. 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

  1. 1.Having an effect that stuns.
  2. 2.Exceptionally beautiful or attractive.
  3. 3.Amazing; wonderfully good.

noun

  1. 1.The act by which a person or animal is physically stunned.

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