HEART-STOPPING Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

heart-stopping

adjective

ˈhärt-ˌstä-piŋ

Definition of heart-stopping

as in breathtaking

causing great emotional or mental stimulation the movie's climax is a heart-stopping chase through the streets of San Francisco

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Recent Examples of heart-stopping The first two movies established themselves as genre classics, combining heart-stopping action with futuristic sci-fi that explored the threat of AI bringing about an apocalypse. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 July 2026 Extreme heat this week has Chicago-area households facing a brutal double-whammy—staying safely cool without triggering a heart-stopping electric bill. — Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 29 June 2026 There are tears among Ecuador's fans after a heart-stopping final few minutes when Germany finally woke up and tried to score again. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026 In short, Che was a wonderfully heart-stopping f---. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for heart-stopping

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Shot on location in Alberta, Canada, the blooming grasslands, breathtaking sunrises, glistening rivers and immense mountaintops are characters in their own right, often pulling audiences in when the storyline itself is drastically lacking.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
The administration is racing to get a handle on an almost entirely unregulated industry – one that’s advancing at breathtaking speed.

— Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

The Spanish royals’ Mallorca trip comes towards the end of an exciting summer, which saw the King, Queen and princesses travel to the United States to watch the Spanish national team win the 2026 World Cup.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
The Chilean duo’s latest only further establishes them as some of the most exciting makers of tangible, macabre visions on the world’s stage.

— Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of exciting

Adjective

The Carolina Panthers kicked off their preseason slate Thursday with a thrilling, 33-30 walk-off win over the Arizona Cardinals at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

— Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
Like life, this can be a thrilling ride There are seven theme words to find today, including the spangram.

— Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of thrilling

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