Synonyms of breathtaking

breathtaking

adjective

ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ 

as in exciting

causing great emotional or mental stimulation

a truly breathtaking view of the majestic waterfall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exciting
• thrilling
• interesting
• intriguing
• inspiring
• exhilarating
• electrifying
• fascinating
• intoxicating
• electric
• gripping
• mind-blowing
• provocative
• mind-boggling
• mind-bending
• galvanic
• heart-stopping
• galvanizing
• exhilarative
• rousing
• rip-roaring
• stimulating
• riveting
• stirring
• enchanting
• hair-raising
• kicky
• tantalizing
• lively
• absorbing
• engrossing
• enthralling
• charged
• spellbinding
• moving
• arresting
• touching
• poignant
• titillating
• dynamic
• energetic
• high-voltage
• kinetic
• lusty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tedious
• boring
• unexciting
• tiresome
• dull
• monotonous
• uninteresting
• dreary
• mind-numbing
• humdrum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of breathtaking

Its arrival will trigger a breathtaking lunar eclipse late in the month, which will be visible across the Americas and parts of Africa and Europe as Earth passes between the sun and moon to bathe the lunar disk in shadow. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The ninth live-action Spider-Man installment grossed a superheroic $360 million in North America and web-slung to a breathtaking $932 million worldwide. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

The breathtaking shots of the hero web-slinging and sprinting through New York City felt like my own attempts at being everywhere at once. — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026

Horseshoe Bend earned the top spot for its breathtaking sunset views, towering canyon walls, and iconic Colorado River overlook. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026