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Stunner: meaning, definitions and examples

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stunner

 

[ ˈstʌnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a social context

A very attractive and impressive person or thing.

Synonyms

beauty, bombshell, eye-catcher, knockout

Examples of usage

  • She's an absolute stunner, everyone turned to look at her as she entered the room.
  • The car was a real stunner, with its sleek design and powerful engine.
Context #2 | Noun

in a sports context

An impressive and outstanding performance, often in sports.

Synonyms

gem, highlight, masterpiece, showstopper

Examples of usage

  • His goal in the final match was a real stunner, securing the victory for his team.
  • The athlete delivered a series of stunners throughout the competition, earning a gold medal.
Context #3 | Noun

in a fashion context

A piece of clothing or accessory that is particularly striking or eye-catching.

Synonyms

conversation starter, head-turner, showpiece, statement piece

Examples of usage

  • The dress she wore to the event was a real stunner, with its intricate beading and elegant silhouette.
  • The handbag she carried was a stunner, attracting compliments from everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "stunner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslumbrante

🇮🇳 चौंकाने वाला

🇩🇪 umwerfend

🇮🇩 memukau

🇺🇦 вражаючий

🇵🇱 oszałamiający

🇯🇵 驚愕

🇫🇷 époustouflant

🇪🇸 impresionante

🇹🇷 çarpıcı

🇰🇷 놀라운

🇸🇦 مدهش

🇨🇿 ohromující

🇸🇰 ohromujúci

🇨🇳 惊艳

🇸🇮 osupljiv

🇮🇸 stórkostlegur

🇰🇿 керемет

🇬🇪 გაოცებული

🇦🇿 heyranedici

🇲🇽 impresionante

Etymology

The word 'stunner' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the verb 'stun' meaning to astonish or shock. Over time, 'stunner' has evolved to describe someone or something that is exceptionally attractive, impressive, or outstanding. It is often used in informal contexts to emphasize the striking nature of a person, performance, or object.

See also: stun, stunned, stunning, stunningly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,775, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.