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Saturday, June 18, 2011

A Stunning New Proposal

I know there may be some separation anxiety when I first propose this idea.  However, just to stir things up a bit, I'm proposing that we eliminate the word "stunning" from the Irish dancer/Irish dancing Mum's vocabulary.  If you haven't noticed it yet, you will now.  Every dress seller describes their "stunning" dress for sale, and every compliment discusses the "stunning" appearance of a dancer.

 So, here goes:
Main Entry:stunning
Part of Speech:adjective
Definition:beautiful, marvelous
Synonyms:beauteous, bonny, brilliant, comely, dazzling,devastating,
excellent, fair, famous, fine, first-class*, first-rate,
gorgeous, great, handsome,heavenly, impressive,
lovely, number one, out ofthis world, pretty, ravishing,
remarkable, royal,sensational, smashing,
spectacular, striking,superior, top, wonderful

Antonyms:homely, ugly

(Source: Thesaurus.com)

Next time you feel the urge to use the word "stunning" try one of these quality synonyms proposed by thesaurus.com. To ease the transition, I have provided some brilliant examples below.

  • "FOR SALE: SMASHING open champion level Men's vest."
  • "You look devastating in that $3000 Siopa!"
  • "This dress is remarkably ravishing! How much are you asking?"
  • "Wow, you look the opposite of homely in your new wig!"
  • "Your dress looks out of this world with the added diamantes."
  • "Comely neon yellow off the rack--33" bust"
  • "Doesn't Gavin look bonny in his bright pink suit?"

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