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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
Adjective
causing awe or excitement
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), (literary) awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping, heart-stirring
Translations
breathtaking [ˈbrɛθteɪkɪŋ] adjimponente, pasmoso
breathtaking [ˈbrɛθteɪkɪŋ] breath adjstupéfiant(e)à vous couper le souffle
breathtaking [ˈbrɛθteɪkɪŋ] adjatemberaubend


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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.
A truly stunning guide, unmatched in its coverage of waterfalls and filled with breathtaking photographs for the armchair traveler.
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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