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Breathtaking

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

adj. Inspiring or exciting: a breathtaking view; a breathtaking ride.

adj. Astonishing; astounding: breathtaking insensitivity.

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adj. stunningly beautiful; amazing

adj. Very surprising or shocking; to such a degree as to cause astonishment.

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adj. tending to cause suspension of regular breathing

Word Usage

"On the series Valentine can be seen visiting Llangennith Beach on the Gower and Llansteffan Beach, south of Carmarthen, both of which he describes as "breathtaking"."

Equivalent

exciting

Same Context

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