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The audience was stunned by the young singer's powerful voice.
What does Stunned mean?
Stunned means so surprised or shocked that it is hard to react at first.
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So surprised or shocked that it is hard to react at first.
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Stunned means so surprised or shocked that it is hard to react at first.
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MeaningStunned means so surprised or shocked that it is hard to react at first.
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Synonyms
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shockedUse when someone is very surprised or amazed.
Antonyms
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unmovedUse when someone is not surprised or affected.
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Stunned word family
Base word
stun
adjective
stunning
Very surprising or impressive.
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Look for clues that show strong surprise and a pause before reacting.
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Stunned is stronger than surprised; it often means someone needs a moment to respond.
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