Meaning & use
breathtaking
So impressive, beautiful, or exciting that it takes one's breath away.
See it in a sentence
The view from the summit was breathtaking, stretching across three different valleys.
Dancers performed a breathtaking routine that earned a standing ovation.
A note on using this word
Breathtaking is a strong intensifier best reserved for genuinely remarkable sights or achievements, not everyday pleasant things.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
unimpressive
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