breathtaking

adjective (breathtaking; more breathtaking, most breathtaking)

«breathtaking» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

So beautiful, amazing or exciting that it almost makes you stop breathing. tree →
Shockingly big or surprising, as in «breathtaking rudeness». tree →

In the lessons

In writing lessons it is a strong describing word for views, sights, music and sport, but teachers warn not to overuse it. In stories it tells the reader something is spectacular. Phrases: «a breathtaking view», «breathtaking speed».

Examples

The view from the mountain was breathtaking. tree →
The fireworks were breathtaking. tree →
She ran at breathtaking speed. tree →
The Grand Canyon is a breathtaking sight. tree →
We saw breathtaking northern lights in Canada. tree →
His rudeness was breathtaking! tree →
The dancers gave a breathtaking show. tree →

Note

Adjective, written as one word. Adverb: breathtakingly. Similar: stunning, amazing, spectacular. It does not mean you really stop breathing.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «breathtaking» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«breathtaking» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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