stunningly
|stun/ning/ly|
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/ˈstʌnɪŋli/
(stunning)
extremely impressive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stunningly' originates from the word 'stun', which comes from Old French 'estoner', meaning 'to astonish'.
Historical Evolution
'estoner' transformed into the Middle English word 'stounen', and eventually became the modern English word 'stun'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make someone unconscious', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely impressive'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that is extremely impressive or attractive.
The model walked stunningly down the runway.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 18:14