breathtaking
adjective
breath·tak·ing
ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ 
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b
: very great : astonishing
his breathtaking ignorance
Examples of breathtaking in a Sentence
The train raced past with breathtaking speed.
They gave a breathtaking performance.
The view of the mountains was breathtaking.
a scene of breathtaking beauty
The scope of the error is breathtaking.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The car is part of a 22-lot field from the Sam and Emily Mann Collection, an assemblage that also includes actor Clark Gable’s breathtaking 1935 Duesenberg JN Convertible.
—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
Ahead, see the most breathtaking gowns of the year, from Dua Lipa's chic Schiaparelli to Lainey Wilson's flowery Oscar de la Renta ballgown.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Despite his age, Messi is still blessed with breathtaking skill, and is also fiercely competitive, even at training.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathtaking. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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breathtaking
adjective
breath·tak·ing
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