stunning

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Location: georgia, by way of northern virginia stunning is the first thing that comes to mind -- that color is wondersome!! peace ........ amy

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  1. adjective Causing or capable of causing emotional shock or loss of consciousness.
  2. adjective Of a strikingly attractive appearance.
  3. adjective Impressive: gave a stunning performance.
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  • This gem's appearance already looks instantly stunning, that is why whoever wears it can likewise have a glamorous feature. —  ReadABlog.com New Blogs and RSS Feeds
  • Location: georgia, by way of northern virginia stunning is the first thing that comes to mind -- that color is wondersome!! peace ........ amy —  Mandolin Cafe News
  • Snyder's visuals are stunning, and the action sequences and sex scenes seethe with violence and passion in a way they can't on the page.
  • Although the dances in New York will be visually stunning, they can't compete with those performed amongst the ancient monasteries, and on the age-old cobblestones of Bhutan's villages, encircled by an audience of villagers and farmers. —  ::: The Travel Photographer :::
  • Everyone likes stylish, stunning, and organized vehicles. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
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stunning:   stun ·  stunned
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Etymologies (2)

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  1. Verbal noun of stun, v.
  2. Ppr. of stun, v.
 

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