Cool MateIt is beautiful vs Stunning
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
It is beautiful
Top 1,000 (very common)
Stunning
Top 2,000 (common)B2adjective
Most common: It is beautiful
| It is beautiful | Stunning | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɪt ɪz ˈbjuːtɪfəl//🇺🇸 //ɪt ɪz ˈbjuːtɪfəl// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈstʌnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈstʌnɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | It looks very nice. | Very beautiful or impressive. |
| Example | The sunset today is beautiful. | You look absolutely stunning! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | B2 |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | it is beautiful day, it is beautiful place, it is beautiful artwork, it is beautiful moment, it is beautiful sight | be, look, find something, really, absolutely, quite, be, look, find something, really, absolutely, quite |
| Antonyms | - | ugly, unattractive, dull |
| Common mistakes | Using 'it is beauty' instead of 'it is beautiful'., Confusing 'beautiful' with 'beauty' in different contexts., Forgetting to apply it to objects or places. | Confused with 'stun' vs 'stunning' where 'stun' refers to shock., Using 'stunning' for something ordinary., Misplacing in a sentence, leading to unclear meaning. |
| Usage notes | Use this phrase to express admiration for something visually appealing. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. | Used to describe people, places, or things that are visually striking. More common in positive contexts. Avoid using in negative or sarcastic tones. |
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Frequently asked questions: It is beautiful vs Stunning
What's the difference between It is beautiful and Stunning?
It is beautiful: It looks very nice. Stunning: Very beautiful or impressive.
Which is more common: It is beautiful and Stunning?
It is beautiful is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
It is beautiful: The sunset today is beautiful. Stunning: You look absolutely stunning!
Can I use It is beautiful and Stunning interchangeably?
Not always. It is beautiful and Stunning 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.