Meanings
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1
adj
So beautiful or impressive that it amazes you.
From the top of the mountain, the view was absolutely breathtaking.
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2
adj
Shocking or surprising to an extreme degree.
The plan was carried out with breathtaking carelessness.
Thesaurus
Word family
Forms
breath-takingly
Derived forms
breathtakinglybreathtakingness
Etymology
From breath + taking.