noun
A noun for the most impressive or outstanding part of a work, event, performance, exhibition, etc.
この展覧会の圧巻は、中央ホールの巨大な彫刻だ。
The highlight of this exhibition is the huge sculpture in the central hall.
第３楽章がこの曲の圧巻だ。
The third movement is the best part of this piece.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
stunning; spectacular; breathtaking
Used before の to describe something as overwhelmingly impressive; common in everyday review-like descriptions such as 圧巻の演技 or 圧巻の景色.
山頂から見た夕日は圧巻の景色だった。
The sunset seen from the summit was a breathtaking view.
彼女は圧巻のパフォーマンスで観客を魅了した。
She captivated the audience with a stunning performance.
noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
stun; amaze; impress; overwhelm emotionally
Colloquial transitive する-verb use: something impressive 圧巻する its audience or viewers. In many contexts 圧倒する or 圧巻だった is also natural, but this word specifically covers the attested 圧巻する use.
新人選手の走りは、スタジアムの観客を圧巻した。
The rookie athlete's run stunned the spectators in the stadium.
その演奏は聴衆を圧巻する力を持っていた。
That performance had the power to overwhelm the audience.