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breathtaking

(breθteɪkɪŋ) also breath-taking
adjective
If you say that something is breathtaking, you are emphasizing that it is extremely beautiful or amazing.
[emphasis]
The house has breathtaking views from every room.
Some of their football was breathtaking, a delight to watch.
He nevertheless completed the film with breathtaking speed.
Synonyms: amazing, striking, exciting, brilliant More Synonyms of breathtaking
breathtakingly adverb [usually ADVERB adjective, oft ADVERB after verb]
...the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery in Germany.
...a breathtakingly simple gadget from Finland.

breathtaking in British English

(ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋ)
adjective
causing awe or excitement
a breathtaking view
Derived forms
breathtakingly (ˈbreathˌtakingly)
adverb

breathtaking in American English

(ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋ)
adjective
1. 
that takes a person's breath away
2. 
very exciting; thrilling
Derived forms
breathtakingly (ˈbreathˌtakingly)
adverb

Examples of 'breathtaking' in a sentence
breathtaking

The view is simply breathtaking.
The Sun (2016)
There's a terrace offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, and the garage has decking on the roof.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The scenery is breathtaking and the brilliant score adds to the beauty of the film.
The Sun (2006)
The effect on entering the room is breathtaking.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But it is redeemed by its breathtaking architectural beauty and its charming owners.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
There has been the most breathtaking lack of common sense and intelligence.
The Sun (2014)
Profit is being put before patient safety with a breathtaking arrogance.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Think about why you fi nd it beautiful or breathtaking.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Or something unexpected and breathtaking in a little venue that hardly anyone else knows about.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The world is changing at breathtaking speed.
The Sun (2012)
The view is breathtaking and lasers and spotlights light up the sky and make the bay sparkle.
The Sun (2014)
But the breathtaking scenery should more than make up for the blisters.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Blame it instead on her breathtaking beauty and your overwhelming desire.
The Sun (2014)
But their ignorance is breathtaking and lack of knowledge about birth control unacceptable.
The Sun (2014)
His attitude smacks of breathtaking arrogance and it is right for him to go.
The Sun (2014)
Telecoms technology has changed at breathtaking speed.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Do you want beautiful beaches, breathtaking scenery or incredible nature?
The Sun (2015)
A breathtaking performance with a string of fabulous saves.
The Sun (2006)
It would be a concern if he didn't and somebody possessing his sublime skills is capable of producing something breathtaking.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He notched his third goal for City with a breathtaking hit from all of 25 yards.
The Sun (2012)
It's pretty breathtaking to watch them swoop about but the poor thing must have been disappointed when it realised it wasn't an egg.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)

In other languages
breathtaking

British English: breathtaking ADJECTIVE
If you say that something is breathtaking, you are emphasizing that it is extremely beautiful or amazing.
The house has breathtaking views from every room.
  • American English: breathtaking
  • Brazilian Portuguese: de tirar o fôlego
  • Chinese: 令人惊叹的
  • European Spanish: imponente
  • French: époustouflant
  • German: atemberaubend
  • Italian: mozzafiato
  • Japanese: はっとするような
  • Korean: 숨 막힐 정도의
  • European Portuguese: de tirar o fôlego
  • Latin American Spanish: imponente

Chinese translation of 'breathtaking'

breathtaking

(ˈbrɛθteɪkɪŋ)

adj

  1. [speed, view] 惊(驚)人的 (jīngrén de)
(adjective) 
Definition
causing awe or excitement
The house has breathtaking views from every room.
Synonyms
amazing
It's amazing what we can remember with a little prompting.
striking
She was a striking woman with long blonde hair.
exciting
the most exciting adventure of their lives
brilliant
dramatic
He witnessed many dramatic escapes.
stunning (informal)
A stunning display of fireworks lit up the sky.
impressive
The film's special effects are particularly impressive.
thrilling
a thrilling encounter with wildlife in its natural state
overwhelming
She felt an overwhelming desire to laugh out loud.
magnificent
a magnificent country house in wooded grounds
astonishing
an astonishing display of physical strength
sensational
The world champions suffered a sensational defeat.
eye-popping (informal)
awesome
the awesome responsibility of sending troops into combat
wondrous (archaic, literary)
a wondrous vast land of lakes and forests
awe-inspiring
a museum with an awe-inspiring display of jewellery
jaw-dropping
heart-stirring

Additional synonyms

in the sense of astonishing
an astonishing display of physical strength
Synonyms
amazing,
striking,
surprising,
brilliant,
stunning,
impressive,
overwhelming,
staggering,
startling,
sensational (informal),
bewildering,
breathtaking,
astounding,
eye-opening,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
jaw-dropping,
stupefying,
gee-whizz (slang)
in the sense of awe-inspiring
a museum with an awe-inspiring display of jewellery
Synonyms
impressive,
striking,
wonderful,
amazing,
stunning (informal),
magnificent,
astonishing,
intimidating,
awesome,
daunting,
breathtaking,
eye-popping (informal),
fearsome,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
jaw-dropping,
gee-whizz (slang)
in the sense of awesome
Definition
inspiring or displaying awe
the awesome responsibility of sending troops into combat
Synonyms
awe-inspiring,
striking,
shocking,
imposing,
terrible,
amazing,
stunning (informal),
wonderful,
alarming,
impressive,
frightening,
awful (obsolete),
overwhelming,
terrifying,
magnificent,
astonishing,
horrible,
dreadful,
formidable,
horrifying,
intimidating,
fearful (informal),
daunting,
breathtaking,
majestic,
solemn,
fearsome,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
redoubtable,
jaw-dropping,
stupefying,
gee-whizz (slang)

Synonyms of 'breathtaking'

breathtaking

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