Cool MateStunning vs You're beautiful beautiful you're gorgeous
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Stunning
Top 2,000 (common)B2adjective
You're beautiful beautiful you're gorgeous
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: Stunning
| Stunning | You're beautiful beautiful you're gorgeous | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈstʌnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈstʌnɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //jʊəˈbjuːtɪfəl//🇺🇸 //jʊr ˈbjuːtɪfəl// |
| Meaning | Very beautiful or impressive. | You look very nice. |
| Example | You look absolutely stunning! | You're beautiful when you smile. |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be, look, find something, really, absolutely, quite, be, look, find something, really, absolutely, quite | feel beautiful, look gorgeous, you're stunning, be exceptionally beautiful, you're absolutely gorgeous |
| Antonyms | ugly, unattractive, dull | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'stun' vs 'stunning' where 'stun' refers to shock., Using 'stunning' for something ordinary., Misplacing in a sentence, leading to unclear meaning. | Overuse can sound insincere., Confusing with 'handsome' or other different compliments. |
| Usage notes | Used to describe people, places, or things that are visually striking. More common in positive contexts. Avoid using in negative or sarcastic tones. | Used casually among friends or loved ones. Might not be appropriate in formal settings or when addressing strangers. |
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Frequently asked questions: Stunning vs You're beautiful beautiful you're gorgeous
What's the difference between Stunning and You're beautiful beautiful you're gorgeous?
Stunning: Very beautiful or impressive. You're beautiful beautiful you're gorgeous: You look very nice.
Which is more formal: Stunning and You're beautiful beautiful you're gorgeous?
Stunning is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
Stunning: You look absolutely stunning! You're beautiful beautiful you're gorgeous: You're beautiful when you smile.
Can I use Stunning and You're beautiful beautiful you're gorgeous interchangeably?
Not always. Stunning and You're beautiful beautiful you're gorgeous are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.