stunningly
UK: ˈstʌnɪŋli | US: ˈstʌnɪŋli
adv. in a way that causes astonishment or overwhelming admiration
adv. extremely; remarkably
The root "stun" originates from Middle English stunen, meaning "to daze or knock unconscious," likely of Germanic origin. The suffix "-ing" forms the present participle, turning the verb into an adjective ("stunning"). Finally, "-ly" converts the adjective into an adverb, emphasizing the manner of action. Over time, "stunningly" evolved to describe actions or qualities that figuratively "daze" with their impressiveness.
The fireworks display was stunningly beautiful against the night sky.
She performed stunningly well in the final competition.
The actor’s transformation for the role was stunningly realistic.
The dessert was stunningly presented, with intricate chocolate decorations.
The mountain view at sunrise was stunningly vivid.