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breathtaking

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/

breathtaking means: So beautiful or impressive that it makes you feel amazed.

adjective

AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFULB2

So beautiful or impressive that it makes you feel amazed.

  • The view is breathtaking.
  • We walked through breathtaking mountain scenery.
  • Her performance was breathtaking from beginning to end.

Similar words: stunning, spectacular, magnificent

Common phrases: breathtaking view, breathtaking scenery, breathtaking beauty

EXTREMELY SHOCKINGC1

So surprising or shocking that you find it hard to believe.

  • His rudeness was breathtaking.
  • The company expanded at a breathtaking speed.
  • She exposed a breathtaking level of dishonesty among officials.

Similar words: astonishing, staggering, shocking

Common phrases: breathtaking arrogance, breathtaking stupidity, breathtaking speed

Questions about breathtaking

What does breathtaking mean?

So beautiful or impressive that it makes you feel amazed.

What is breathtaking in other languages?

Türkçe: nefes kesici · Español: impresionante · Français: époustouflant · Deutsch: atemberaubend · Italiano: mozzafiato · 日本語: 息をのむような

How do you pronounce breathtaking?

It is pronounced /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/.

How do you use breathtaking in a sentence?

The view is breathtaking. We walked through breathtaking mountain scenery.

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