breathtaking

adjective

ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ How to pronounce breathtaking (audio)
Definition of breathtakingnext
as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation a truly breathtaking view of the majestic waterfall

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Recent Examples of breathtaking Best Hikes Scorpion Canyon Loop At around four miles, Scorpion Canyon Loop is a top choice for hikers seeking breathtaking ocean views without major effort. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 July and August are usually the biggest tourist months in Big Sur, when crowds of people from the Bay Area, Southern California and around the world come to enjoy its breathtaking scenery, hiking trails and beaches. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 Swift also paid tribute to Parton’s prolific and breathtaking body of work and her philanthropic efforts across the globe. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 There’s a breathtaking rush of power when accelerating hard, and a seemingly relentless ability to accumulate forward momentum. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breathtaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
  1. exciting
  2. thrilling
  3. interesting
  4. intriguing
  5. inspiring
Adjective
  • That performance and a handful of others leads the way as the UFC wrapped up an exciting event from Shanghai.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • While a lot of the shorts are fully animated, the parts where this cartoon interacts with the real world were the most exciting then and are still a delight now.
    — James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Boyle succeeds in making a thrilling, propulsive movie using his signature kinetic filmmaking style of quick cuts, unconventional camera angles, and a frantic pace.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Carse had been out celebrating Durham’s thrilling victory over Derbyshire that had been completed inside three days, and was due to meet up with England at Lord’s on Monday for the second Test.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • Coach John Harbaugh made the interesting decision Friday night to sit Dart and a number of other starters for a second straight preseason game.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Cartoonists on Dolly Parton's life and legacy Join 350,000+ subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • However, the aliens’ secondary revelation is far more intriguing.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The intriguing subplot is whether CBS will try to void the final four years (and $72 million) of Romo’s regrettable 10-year, $180 million deal by citing a moral clause that is standard in broadcast contracts.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • That first video has more than 33 million views, and the series would go on to become a viral sensation, inspiring spinoff videos, reaction clips across the internet and a television show.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Curated by Rachelle Daglis, the annual gathering brought together an inspiring community of industry leaders to celebrate and amplify the voices shaping the stories of today and tomorrow.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspiring

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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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