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breathtaking

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breath·tak·ing  (brthtkng)
adj.
1. Inspiring or exciting: a breathtaking view; a breathtaking ride.
2. Astonishing; astounding: breathtaking insensitivity.

breathtaking·ly adv.

breathtaking [ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋ]
adj
causing awe or excitement a breathtaking view
breathtakingly  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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"

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.
Translations
breathtaking [ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ] ADJ [sight] → imponente, impresionante; [speed] → vertiginoso; [effrontery] → pasmoso
the view is breathtakingla vista corta la respiraciónla vista es imponente or impresionante
breathtaking
adj, breathtakingly
breathtaking [ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋ] adj (sight) → mozzafiato inv
breathtaking [ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋ] adj (sight) → mozzafiato inv


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A grisly trail of seemingly unrelated murders entangles the two, and their hunt for the killer eventually leads them to a cliffside village and a breathtaking, cataclysmic struggle with a terrible nemesis from Doyle's past.
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Rising gracefully above its neighbors, many of the building's studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments offer breathtaking, panoramic views of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn.
 
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