Ingles

breathtaking

gb/bɹˈɛθtˌeɪkɪŋ/ us/bɹˈɛθtˌeɪkɪŋ/
B2 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective B2 property
1

extremely beautiful or impressive

Very, very beautiful or impressive.

Padron ng paggamit: [something] is breathtaking; breathtaking [noun]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Often used about things (views, scenery, performances), not usually about everyday small objects.
Mga kasingkahulugan
stunning (More common and slightly less formal.) | spectacular (Emphasizes size or dramatic effect.) | gorgeous (More directly about beauty, less about awe.)
Mga kasalungat
unimpressive (Not striking or memorable.) | ordinary (Normal and not special.)
Mga kolokasyon
breathtaking view |breathtaking scenery |breathtaking landscape |breathtaking beauty |breathtaking vista |breathtaking panorama |breathtaking performance |breathtaking design |breathtaking architecture |breathtaking images
Mga tema
describing_things |travel |arts
Mga Halimbawa
  • The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking.
  • They watched a breathtaking sunset over the ocean.
  • Her breathtaking performance brought the audience to its feet.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The waterfall is breathtaking.
  • We saw breathtaking scenery on our trip.
adjective C1 property
2

extremely surprising or shocking

Very surprising in a strong way.

Padron ng paggamit: a breathtaking [amount/claim/price]; [something] is breathtaking
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In this sense it can sound critical (e.g., a 'breathtaking' mistake/price), not always positive.
Mga kasingkahulugan
astonishing (More neutral and common for facts or numbers.) | shocking (Stronger negative reaction is typical.) | mind-blowing (More informal.)
Mga kasalungat
unsurprising (Expected or predictable.) | routine (Normal and not remarkable.)
Mga kolokasyon
breathtaking claim |breathtaking price |breathtaking amount |breathtaking scale |breathtaking arrogance |breathtaking hypocrisy |breathtaking lie |breathtaking mistake |breathtaking jump |breathtaking increase
Mga tema
emotions |news |daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
  • The hotel’s prices were breathtaking, even in the off-season.
  • He made a breathtaking claim with no evidence to support it.
  • The report revealed a breathtaking level of corruption.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The bill was breathtaking.
  • Her story was breathtaking.
adjective C1 property
3

making you breathe hard briefly

Making you breathe hard for a moment.

Padron ng paggamit: a breathtaking [climb/run/moment]; [something] is breathtaking
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Not the same as 'breathless' (which often describes the person); 'breathtaking' usually describes the cause.
Mga kasingkahulugan
breath-stopping (More vivid; often used for fear or suspense.) | exhilarating (More positive; focuses on excitement rather than breath.)
Mga kasalungat
gentle (Not intense or physically demanding.) | comfortable (Not causing physical strain.)
Mga kolokasyon
breathtaking climb |breathtaking run |breathtaking dive |breathtaking fall |breathtaking height |breathtaking drop |breathtaking moment |breathtaking fear |breathtaking pain |breathtaking exertion
Mga tema
health |sports |emotions
Mga Halimbawa
  • The final sprint was breathtaking, and he could barely speak afterward.
  • She felt a breathtaking wave of panic when she couldn’t find her phone.
  • The cold air at the summit was breathtaking at first.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The climb was breathtaking.
  • I had a breathtaking moment of fear.
adjective C1 property
4

extremely fast or rapid

Very fast; happening very quickly.

Padron ng paggamit: at a breathtaking pace/rate; breathtaking speed
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Commonly used with 'pace' or 'rate'; avoid using it as an adverb (*'breathtaking fast').
Mga kasingkahulugan
rapid (More neutral and less dramatic.) | breakneck (Stresses speed and risk; more informal.)
Mga kasalungat
slow (Not fast or quick.) | gradual (Happening in small steps over time.)
Mga kolokasyon
breathtaking pace |breathtaking rate |breathtaking speed |breathtaking growth |breathtaking progress |breathtaking acceleration |breathtaking turnaround |breathtaking expansion |breathtaking rise |breathtaking change
Mga tema
business |technology |change
Mga Halimbawa
  • Technology is changing at a breathtaking pace.
  • The company expanded at a breathtaking rate over five years.
  • He drove at a breathtaking speed on the highway.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The city is growing at a breathtaking pace.
  • The train moved at a breathtaking speed.
adjective C1 property
5

highly exciting and dramatic

Very exciting and dramatic.

Padron ng paggamit: a breathtaking [finish/goal/scene/sequence]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Often used for a specific moment or sequence (e.g., a 'breathtaking finish'), not for long ordinary activities.
Mga kasingkahulugan
thrilling (More common; focuses on excitement.) | gripping (Emphasizes holding attention and suspense.)
Mga kasalungat
boring (Not interesting or exciting.) | flat (Lacking energy or emotion.)
Mga kolokasyon
breathtaking finish |breathtaking finale |breathtaking goal |breathtaking comeback |breathtaking scene |breathtaking sequence |breathtaking twist |breathtaking match |breathtaking race |breathtaking victory
Mga tema
sports |arts |entertainment
Mga Halimbawa
  • It was a breathtaking finish, with the winner decided in the last second.
  • The film opens with a breathtaking chase scene.
  • They pulled off a breathtaking comeback in the second half.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The game had a breathtaking finish.
  • The movie has a breathtaking scene.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
breathtaking
IPA
GB/bɹˈɛθtˌeɪkɪŋ/
US/bɹˈɛθtˌeɪkɪŋ/
Mga pantig at diin
breath - tak - ing (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (breath)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
  • Base: breathtaking
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
breathtakingly adverb breath noun A2 breathe verb A1
Negative and opposite forms
breathless adjective B1 breathlessly adverb breathlessness noun
Related words
breathable adjective
Mga ekspresyon

a breathtaking view

1
/ə bɹˈɛθtˌeɪkɪŋ vjˈu/
fixed phrase

a very beautiful scene

A view that is very beautiful.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Our room had a breathtaking view of the bay.
  • They stopped at the lookout to take in the breathtaking view.
  • At the top, a breathtaking view opened up across the valley.

at a breathtaking pace

1
/ˈæt ə bɹˈɛθtˌeɪkɪŋ pˈeɪs/
fixed phrase

very quickly; rapidly

Very fast; very quickly.

Mga Halimbawa
  • New apps appear at a breathtaking pace these days.
  • The neighborhood has been redeveloped at a breathtaking pace.
  • Prices rose at a breathtaking pace after the storm.

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