breathtaking

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ See IPA manual

Freq #16342

Meanings

1

adj
So beautiful or impressive that it amazes you.

From the top of the mountain, the view was absolutely breathtaking.
2

adj
Shocking or surprising to an extreme degree.

The plan was carried out with breathtaking carelessness.

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Word family

Forms breath-takingly

Derived forms breathtakinglybreathtakingness

Etymology

From breath + taking.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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