breathtaking

English

/ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

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

Etymology

Compound from English breath + English taking.

Origin

English

taking

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