breathtaking
word
Definition
Something that is extremely beautiful, exciting, or surprising, so much so that it almost takes your breath away.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in positive contexts to describe views, performances, or experiences. Often emphasizes extreme beauty or impact. Formal and suitable for writing, advertising, and conversation. Stronger than 'amazing' or 'impressive'.
Spanish: impresionante - asombrosoPortuguese (BR): de tirar o fôlego - deslumbrantePortuguese (PT): de cortar a respiração - deslumbranteChinese (Simplified): 令人惊叹的 - 令人屏息的Chinese (Traditional): 令人驚嘆的 - 令人屏息的Hindi: मनभावन - दिल को छू लेने वालाArabic: مذهل - يخطف الأنفاسBengali: মন্ত্রমুগ্ধকর - শ্বাসরুদ্ধকরRussian: захватывающий дух - потрясающийJapanese: 息をのむような - 目を奪うVietnamese: ngoạn mục - choáng ngợpKorean: 숨이 멎을 듯한 - 압도적인Turkish: nefes kesiciUrdu: دل موہ لینے والا - سانس روک دینے والاIndonesian: ngoạn mục - làm nín thở
Example Sentences
The waterfall looked breathtaking in the sunlight.
basic
The city skyline at night is simply breathtaking.
natural
The speed of the race cars was breathtaking to watch.
natural
We stood in silence, taking in the breathtaking scenery around us.
natural
The view from the mountain was breathtaking.
basic
Her performance was breathtaking.
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