It is not easy for a modern school student to read classical literary works. Heavy language and complex turns combine with outdated words. Not everyone is given the opportunity to realize that the “stunning” is an object, person, or news that can lead to an extreme degree of amazement. Yes, and how? In the Russian language of the XXI century there are no terms that you can rely on to calculate the true value.
Battle story
It is enough to look into the dictionary and find the decoding of the word "shell." His only interpretation is a “helmet” of a specific shape, elongated upwards. Such you can see in most illustrations to Russian folk tales, and even in the picture "Three heroes." However, it is still unclear: what needs to be done with this protection element in order to be overwhelmed?
It is only necessary to hit the helmet properly. Hand, weapon or arrow with weight. The special shape, metal and leather elements will reduce the harm to health, while the person will be at least amazed. And even completely stunned, depending on the efforts exerted by the adversary. Is there a temporary loss of orientation, vision and hearing fail, or is the mind unable to understand their signals? In this case, the studied term is most suitable for description.
Word evolution
If suddenly someone asks: “What is stunning?”, A comparison with a blow to the head will be a reasonable answer. It doesn’t matter whether it’s strong or weak, the main emphasis is on surprise. Just as during a battle a warrior fears an attack on a vulnerable part of his body and hopes for armor, so in everyday life people are afraid of sudden news and sudden changes.
When can I use the word?
The most radical example will be the death of a loved one. Nobody wants to part with their loved ones forever, expects that it will be possible to sit still a bit and talk. A breakup or dismissal can also stun fellow citizens and bring confusion to a measured life. Strong negative emotions disorient.
Positive interpretation
But the combat past is gradually fading into the background. People rarely fight, try not to participate in wars and conflicts, and there is more and more positive news every day! The word is unusual, bright, expressive. Often found in books to express incredible amazement, and in everyday life they should describe only the most significant situations.
Because of what "stunning" - it is still "knocking down", but not necessarily in a negative way. We can talk about seemingly illusory admission to a prestigious institution, promotion, or a long-awaited pregnancy. Perhaps a person will win the lottery and thereby stun the whole family?