breathtaking
adjective
breath·tak·ing
ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ 
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: very great : astonishing
his breathtaking ignorance
Examples of breathtaking in a Sentence
The train raced past with breathtaking speed.
They gave a breathtaking performance.
The view of the mountains was breathtaking.
a scene of breathtaking beauty
The scope of the error is breathtaking.
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Wildly beautiful, Sydney Harbour National Park protects the islands and foreshore around the famous harbour, including some of the most breathtaking beaches, bushland, and coastal trails in the world.
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Sophie Davies, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Since then, Ålesund has been known as a Scandinavian architectural gem, set against a breathtaking natural backdrop.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
The food—handmade pasta, steak, and seafood—may be the star of the show, but the breathtaking position on the 49th floor also plays a critical role in the overall experience, with skyline views for days.
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The breathtaking beauty of the glen, created by the eruption of a super volcano some 420 million years ago, is overshadowed by an event that lives on in Scottish history.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
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Sophie Davies, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Since then, Ålesund has been known as a Scandinavian architectural gem, set against a breathtaking natural backdrop.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
The food—handmade pasta, steak, and seafood—may be the star of the show, but the breathtaking position on the 49th floor also plays a critical role in the overall experience, with skyline views for days.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
The breathtaking beauty of the glen, created by the eruption of a super volcano some 420 million years ago, is overshadowed by an event that lives on in Scottish history.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for breathtaking
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathtaking. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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breathtaking
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breath·tak·ing
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