Added 9 October 2026 breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about breathtaking at Wordnik → Where our words come from → stunningly beautiful; amazing He went to the Grand Canyon and spent a week taking in the breathtaking scenery all around him. Very surprising or shocking; to such a degree as to cause astonishment. breathtaking stupidity or rudeness Origin From breath + taking. From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA) Related Words: excitingbreathlessbeautifulgorgeousfascinatingmagnificentphenomenaltremendouswonderfulspectacularwhoppingextraordinary Back to today's word