breathtaking — extremely beautiful, exciting, or surprising; astonishing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely beautiful, exciting, or surprising; astonishing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 숨이 막힐 정도로 아름다운, 놀라운, 장관의
Korean pronunciation: **브레스**테이킹
Example Sentences
- My boss's new haircut was breathtaking - I couldn't breathe from laughing so hard.
- The Northern Lights created a breathtaking display across the Arctic sky.
- Her breathtaking dance moves made everyone forget they were at a wedding, not a concert.
breathtaking
ADJECTIVE//ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ//
extremely beautiful, exciting, or surprising; astonishing
Hikers experience a breathtaking sunrise view from the mountain summit
A breathtaking view from a heartbreaking undertaking
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound word formed from 'breath' (Old English bræth, meaning exhalation or vapors) and 'taking' (from Old English tacan, meaning to seize or capture). The metaphorical combination suggests something so astonishing it causes one to catch their breath.
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📝Examples
“My boss's new haircut was breathtaking - I couldn't breathe from laughing so hard.”
“The Northern Lights created a breathtaking display across the Arctic sky.”
“Her breathtaking dance moves made everyone forget they were at a wedding, not a concert.”
“The breathtaking architecture of the cathedral took centuries to complete.”
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