Need another word that means the same as “breathtaking”? Find 12 synonyms for “breathtaking” in this overview.
Table Of Contents:
The synonyms of “Breathtaking” are: breathless, spectacular, magnificent, wonderful, awe-inspiring, awesome, astounding, astonishing, amazing, stunning, stupendous, incredible
Breathtaking as an Adjective
Definitions of "Breathtaking" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “breathtaking” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Tending to cause suspension of regular breathing.
- Astonishing or awe-inspiring in quality, so as to take one's breath away.
Synonyms of "Breathtaking" as an adjective (12 Words)
| amazing | Surprising greatly. New York is an amazing city. |
| astonishing | So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm. An astonishing achievement. |
| astounding | Bewildering or striking dumb with wonder. An astounding achievement. |
| awe-inspiring | Inspiring awe or admiration or wonder. |
| awesome | Extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring awe. The awesome power of the atomic bomb. |
| breathless | Not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty. The climb left me breathless. |
| incredible | Difficult to believe; extraordinary. I was mesmerized she looked so incredible. |
| magnificent | Extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive. Magnificent cathedrals. |
| spectacular | Strikingly large or obvious. Spectacular dives from the cliff. |
| stunning | Commanding attention. Stunning photographs of Canada s wilderness areas. |
| stupendous | So great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe. The most stupendous views. |
| wonderful | Inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvellous. They all think she s wonderful. |
Usage Examples of "Breathtaking" as an adjective
- Breathtaking adventure.
- The scene was one of breathtaking beauty.
