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Synonyms

breathtaking

American  
[breth-tey-king] / ˈbrɛθˌteɪ kɪŋ /

adjective

  1. thrillingly beautiful, remarkable, astonishing, exciting, or the like.

    a breathtaking performance.
breathtaking British  
/ ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋ /

adjective

  1. causing awe or excitement

    a breathtaking view
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Other Word Forms

  • breathtakingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of breathtaking

First recorded in 1875–80; breath + take + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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Two scrolls from the Egyptian ‘Book of the Dead,’ one newly restored, form the breathtaking centerpiece of a show that reveals the considerable art involved in the ancient civilization’s burial rites.

From The Wall Street Journal

“A defining highlight of the first floor is the breathtaking loggia, opening to a 100-foot west-facing terrace that frames unobstructed river views,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch

Gold’s breathtaking rally in 2025 was fueled by optimism about falling interest rates.

From MarketWatch

This idea was breathtaking, and revolutionary even in a world of political revolutions.

From The Wall Street Journal

AL: May I just add that I’m proud to introduce my seriously charming and breathtakingly wise husband to a wider audience.

From Los Angeles Times

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