Definition of BREATHTAKING

breathtaking

Adjective Satellite

  • tending to cause suspension of regular breathing
    • "breathtaking adventure"

Adj

  • stunningly beautiful; amazing
  • Very surprising or shocking; to such a degree as to cause astonishment.

Examples

  • breathtaking stupidity or rudeness
  • He went to the Grand Canyon and spent a week taking in the breathtaking scenery all around him.

Origin / Etymology

From breath + taking.

Synonyms

breathless

Scrabble Score: 22

breathtaking: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
breathtaking: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
breathtaking: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

breathtaking: valid Words With Friends Word