Stunningly

/ˈstʌnɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that is shocking, surprising, or impressively beautiful and remarkable.

Etymology

From 'stunning' (adjective) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'stun' comes from Old French 'estoner' and originally meant to daze or shock.

Kelly Says

The word 'stunningly' has become increasingly common in entertainment criticism and marketing—linguists have noticed it's now often used to describe ordinary things, which shows how superlatives gradually lose their shock value as we use them more frequently.

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