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Meanings of breathtaking in English

Very surprising or shocking, causing astonishment.

Tending to cause suspension of regular breathing.

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Usage of breathtaking in English
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Simply breathtaking, Grady said as he took his daughter's hand in his.
Hearts of grey
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Up on the roof Utzon's breathtaking building looks better today than ever.
BBC
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The breathtaking cascades of water really are incomparable to any other experience.
The South African
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Either way, once you get to the top, the view is breathtaking.
The South African
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He can create strong characters and breathtaking situations that generate extreme tension.
Reuters
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How a Liberal government cannot see the scale of this is breathtaking.
The Guardian
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Partisans of the latter view were amply satisfied by this breathtaking encounter.
The Guardian
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You can't help but marvel at the exquisite design, it's simply breathtaking.
Ebony
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The view from the top of South Africa's highest escarpment is breathtaking.
The South African
10
It's a breathtaking place, a converted Georgian warehouse, right on the river.
The Irish Times
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It was as breathtaking as the first time I had seen it.
The Wise Man’s Fear
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Along with this comes a material cost which itself can be breathtaking.
The Irish Times
13
Nyong'o posted a breathtaking image of herself while vacationing in Mexico recently.
Ebony
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Mueller's team has been working at breathtaking speed for a federal investigation.
Wired
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On weekends families have picnics along the shore enjoying the breathtaking views.
Reuters
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If you're interested in breathtaking photography, this city is perfect for you.
Ebony
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