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Stunning Scenery: Meaning, Examples & Usage Guide
Meaning 1：amazing landscape (stunning scenery)
stunning scenery
/ˈstʌnɪŋ ˈsiːnəri/
n.
Scenery that is so beautiful it surprises and impresses you.
amazing landscape
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/əˈmeɪzɪŋ ˈlændskeɪp/
n.
A view of nature that is extremely beautiful and impressive, often causing a feeling of awe.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
'stun' (to shock) + '-ing' (adjective suffix) + 'scene' (view) + '-ry' (collective noun suffix).
💡 Mnemonic
Stunning scenery stops you—you're stunned into silence by the view.
📖 Example
The photo she posted from her trip shows the stunning scenery of a turquoise lake with snow-capped mountains in the background.
The photo she posted from her trip shows the stunning scenery of a turquoise lake with snow-capped mountains in the background.
🔗 Collocations
stunning mountain scenery – a very beautiful view of mountains
enjoy the stunning scenery – to take pleasure in an extremely beautiful natural view
stunning scenery of the coast – the breathtaking view of the shoreline
🔄 Synonyms
breathtaking landscape (n.) – A natural view so beautiful it makes you stop breathing for a moment.
magnificent view (n.) – A very grand and impressive sight.
gorgeous scenery (n.) – Extremely attractive and pleasant natural surroundings.
🚫 Antonyms
ugly landscape (n.) – A natural view that is unpleasant or unattractive.
dull view (n.) – A sight that is boring and lacks beauty.
uninspiring scene (n.) – A view that does not evoke any positive feeling or admiration.
🌱 Derivatives
stunningly (adv.) – In a way that is extremely beautiful or impressive.
scenic (adj.) – Relating to or providing beautiful views of nature.
scenery (n.) – The natural features of a landscape considered in terms of their appearance.
📖 Cultural Story
From Old French 'estoner' (to stun) and Latin 'scena' (stage). Modern usage emphasizes overwhelming natural beauty, especially in travel brochures and social media captions.
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