breathtaking

adjective

breath·tak·ing | \ ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ

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 race

b : 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.

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Beth is an avid adventure hiker and few places combine breathtaking views and potential danger like Hawaii. — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Over-The-Line a homecoming for couple now living in Hawaii," 11 July 2019 Headliners include: Fitz and the Tantrums, Melissa Etheridge, Old Dominion and more! • Finish the night off right: Take in breathtaking views of the entire fair experience with a ride on the SkyGlider. — Brian Sodoma, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "There’s something for everyone at the Wisconsin State Fair," 11 July 2019 Kick back and relax on the wave wall and take in the breathtaking view. — Catie Wegman, sun-sentinel.com, "Picture perfect: 12 South Florida spots that are sure to make you Instagram famous," 9 July 2019 The Canyons at Scenic Loop, one of north San Antonio’s top-selling new custom-home communities for the last seven years, is offering half-acre to 3-plus-acre estate homesites with breathtaking views of downtown San Antonio, priced from the $90,000s. — Houston Chronicle, "The Canyons at Scenic Loop offers homesites with breathtaking views," 30 June 2019 Spacious villas are equipped with private infinity pools and breathtaking views of Phang Nga Bay, though the resort’s main feature is its private beach – a gorgeous stretch of white sand studded with loungers and umbrellas. — Alisha Prakash, USA TODAY, "9 remote resorts in Thailand: Luxurious seclusion for when you want to get lost," 20 June 2019 Take in breathtaking views of the icy southern walls of Mont Blanc. — National Geographic, "Tour du Mont Blanc," 17 June 2019 No other mountain offers such breathtaking and diverse views each day of an ascent. — National Geographic, "Beyond Everest: 9 peaks to summit in a lifetime," 29 May 2019 Pro tip: The view of the sun rising over the harbor from The White Elephant’s lawn is breathtaking and fully worth setting a 5:15 a.m. alarm. — Jaimie Potters, Marie Claire, "Where to Stay, Eat, and Explore in Nantucket, Massachusetts," 10 May 2019

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