Definition of breathtaking
1 : causing one to breathe rapidly or with difficulty : making one out of breath a breathtaking pain in her side
2a : exciting, thrilling a breathtaking raceb : very great : astonishing his breathtaking ignorance
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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.
Recent Examples of breathtaking from the Web
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The breathtaking speed of change in China has reached the world’s most popular game.
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America’s Got Talent Finalist Derek Hughes hosts a spectacular evening of world famous magic featuring the elegant dramatic fast costume changes of David and Dania; Maestro Voronin, the breathtaking illusions of Canada’s Murray Hatfield and more.
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Its timeless spirit and breathtaking form refer to our distant past while looking forward to the future.
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The couple celebrate Valentine’s Day together with a breathtaking view of Central Park.
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These accommodations come replete with amenities like rooftop lounges, private screening rooms, complimentary bikes, and breathtaking cityscape views.
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Gauguin’s infamous self-image as an exotic, unrepentant savage has been debunked, but what has not received its due is the breadth of the artist’s creative process—the radical experiments and breathtaking range of media Gauguin...
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Since the Ring Road is kept plowed year round, there's no reason to rely on a tour operator to take you to some of the country's most breathtaking natural sights in the Icelandic backcountry on a road trip.
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The terrace—just below the tower’s ziggurat—offers a breathtaking panorama.
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First Known Use of breathtaking
1877
BREATHTAKING Defined for English Language Learners
breathtaking
playDefinition of breathtaking for English Language Learners
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: very exciting
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: very great or surprising
BREATHTAKING Defined for Kids
breathtaking
playDefinition of breathtaking for Students
: very exciting or beautiful
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