stunning
intermediateB2/ˈstʌnɪŋ/ · stun-ning
extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Meanings
extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
انتہائی حیران کن یا متاثر کن؛ شاندار۔
حیرت انگیز
hairat angaiz
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Common Collocations
- stunning beauty
- stunning performance
- stunning scenery
Example Sentences
The view from the mountain was absolutely stunning.
پہاڑ سے منظر واقعی حیرت انگیز تھا۔
Pahaar se manzar waqai hairat angaiz tha.
She wore a stunning dress at the gala.
اس نے تقریب میں ایک حیرت انگیز لباس پہنا تھا۔
Us ne taqreeb mein aik hairat angaiz libaas pehna tha.
The artist's new painting is simply stunning.
آرٹسٹ کی نئی پینٹنگ صرف حیرت انگیز ہے۔
Artist ki nai painting sirf hairat angaiz hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'stunning' as 'stun-ning'—something that stuns you.
Imagine a breathtaking landscape that leaves you speechless.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چمن میں سب ہیں خوشبو میں حیرت انگیز، پر یہ سب کچھ صحرا میں ہے، دلکش ہے داغ ہی داغ جب ہے
Chaman mein sab hain khushboo mein hairat angaiz, Par yeh sab kuch sehra mein hai, dilchasp hai daagh hi daagh jab hai.
In the garden, all are amazing in fragrance, But all is desert, captivating are the scars.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چادر دیکھ کر پاؤں پھیلانا چاہیے
Chadar dekh kar paon phelaana chahiye
One should stretch their legs according to their sheet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "stunnan" — to stun or astonish
First known use: 15th century
The word 'stunning' evolved in the late 15th century from the verb 'stun', implying an impact that causes amazement or disbelief.