breathtaking
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
extremely beautiful or amazing to look at.
stunningly beautiful or impressive; often used to describe landscapes, views, or artistic performances.
Simple“The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely breathtaking.”
In context“The hikers paused at the ridge to admire the breathtaking panorama of the snow-capped peaks stretching toward the horizon.”
Usageusually placed before a noun or after a linking verb like 'be' or 'look'.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
very surprising or shocking, often because of someone's boldness or a lack of shame.
astonishingly bold or shocking in degree; frequently used to describe negative qualities like arrogance or hypocrisy.
Simple“The company showed a breathtaking lack of concern for its customers.”
In context“The politician's breathtaking hypocrisy was immediately called out by the press during the morning briefing.”
Usageoften used in a critical or evaluative context.
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From breath + taking.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.