What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stunningly
Example
The view from the mountaintop was stunningly beautiful. [stunningly: adverb]
Example
The magician performed a stunningly impossible trick. [stunningly: adverb]
Example
She looked stunningly gorgeous in her red dress. [stunningly: adverb]
strikingly
Example
The painting's use of color was strikingly bold. [strikingly: adverb]
Example
The athlete's performance was strikingly impressive, breaking several records. [strikingly: adverb]
Example
Her strikingly beautiful eyes were the first thing I noticed about her. [strikingly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Strikingly is more commonly used than stunningly in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between stunningly and strikingly?
Both stunningly and strikingly can be used in formal or informal contexts, but stunningly may be perceived as more formal due to its association with beauty and elegance.
