breathtaking

adjective

Simple meaning

So beautiful or impressive that it amazes you.

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brehthtayking

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ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ

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Definition

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adjective

Stunningly beautiful; amazing
“He went to the Grand Canyon and spent a week taking in the breathtaking scenery all around him.”
Very surprising or shocking; to such a degree as to cause astonishment.

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“He went to the Grand Canyon and spent a week taking in the breathtaking scenery all around him.”adjective

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breathtaking viewbreathtaking beautybreathtaking speedbreathtaking scenerybreathtaking sightbreathtaking pacetruly breathtakingabsolutely breathtaking

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