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breathtaking

[ˈbreθ.teɪ.kɪŋ]

breathtaking Definition

  • 1causing great admiration or astonishment
  • 2very beautiful or stunning

Using breathtaking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "breathtaking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking.

  • Example

    The performance was absolutely breathtaking.

  • Example

    The sunset was so breathtaking that I couldn't look away.

breathtaking Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for breathtaking

Antonyms for breathtaking

Phrases with breathtaking

  • take someone's breath away

    to cause someone to feel surprised or amazed

    Example

    The beauty of the landscape took my breath away.

  • breathtakingly beautiful

    extremely beautiful

    Example

    The bride looked breathtakingly beautiful in her wedding dress.

  • extremely fast speed

    Example

    The car was traveling at breathtaking speed down the highway.

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Summary: breathtaking in Brief

'Breathtaking' [ˈbreθ.teɪ.kɪŋ] is an adjective used to describe something that causes great admiration or astonishment, or is very beautiful or stunning. It can be used to describe a view, a performance, or any other thing that leaves one feeling amazed. Phrases like 'take someone's breath away' and 'breathtakingly beautiful' are commonly used to describe such things.

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