breathtaking
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breath·tak·ing
(brĕth′tā′kĭng)adj.
1. Inspiring or exciting: a breathtaking view; a breathtaking ride.
2. Astonishing; astounding: breathtaking insensitivity.
breath′tak′ing·ly adv.
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breathtaking
(ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋ)adj
causing awe or excitement: a breathtaking view.
ˈbreathˌtakingly adv
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breath•tak•ing
(ˈbrɛθˌteɪ kɪŋ)adj.
thrillingly or astonishingly beautiful, remarkable, exciting, etc.
[1875–80]
breath′tak`ing•ly, adv.
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| Adj. | 1. | breathtaking - tending to cause suspension of regular breathing; "a breathless flight"; "breathtaking adventure" exciting - creating or arousing excitement; "an exciting account of her trip" |
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breathtaking
adjective amazing, striking, exciting, brilliant, dramatic, stunning (informal), impressive, thrilling, overwhelming, magnificent, astonishing, sensational, awesome, wondrous (archaic or literary), awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping, heart-stirring The house has breathtaking views from every room.
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breathtaking
[ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ] ADJ [sight] → imponente, impresionante; [speed] → vertiginoso; [effrontery] → pasmosothe view is breathtaking → la vista corta la respiración → la vista es imponente or impresionante
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breathtaking
a. impresionante, asombroso-a.
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