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

That’s all the possession time the Bills needed for an offensive bonanza that began with Moore’s first reception as a Buffalo Bill and produced a pair of touchdowns, the second a breathtaking strike up the right sideline to Moore. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Our all-time favorite drives around the region earned their spots on our list with breathtaking scenery, memorable small towns to stop in, and cozy lodgings for overnight stays. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026

For breathtaking views of Mount Royal, stay at this industrial loft in a century-old building on the edge of the park. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

Every March and September, this event attracts spectators from all over to Apache Junction, eager to witness this breathtaking moment when nature surprises us. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026