stunners
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/ˈstʌnərz/
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/ˈstʌnəz/
(stunner)
striking beauty or shock
Etymology
'stunner' originates from English, formed from the verb 'stun' + the agentive suffix '-er'.
'stun' came into Middle English as 'stunen' or from Old French 'estoner' meaning 'to astonish'; adding '-er' produced 'stunner' in modern English to denote 'one that stuns'.
Initially, it meant 'one who or that which stuns (causes astonishment or unconsciousness),' but over time it broadened to include 'an extremely attractive person or an impressive thing/event.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
very attractive people or things (informal); someone or something of striking beauty or appeal.
They arrived at the party and were immediately called the stunners of the evening.
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Noun 2
things or events that are astonishing, spectacular, or exceptionally impressive (informal).
The team's last two goals were absolute stunners.
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Last updated: 2025/09/26 15:53