ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
1. : making one out of breath : having shock effects that check breathing
a breathtaking pain in his side
a breathtaking plunge into the icy water
2. : commanding intense interest : striking with awe and wonder : exciting , thrilling
the breathtaking grandeur of the mountain scenery
breathtaking in the rapidity and completeness of change — Amy Loveman
breathtaking beauty
• breath·tak·ing·ly adverb