breathtaking
adjectiveBand 7
UKˈbreθteɪkɪŋ
USˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋ
Astonishingly beautiful or impressive.
The view from the summit was breathtaking.
We watched a breathtaking sunset.
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The adjective is normally written as one word.
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Similar and opposite
- Similar
- stunningspectacularawe-inspiring
- Opposite
- dullunremarkable
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