breathtaking
/ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/adjective
उच्चारण ब्रेथ्टेकिंग
मनमोहक, साँस रोक देने वाला
Core word
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very exciting or impressive (usually in a pleasant way); very surprising
मनमोहक, साँस रोक देने वाला
- breathtaking views
- The breathtaking sunrise over Kanchenjunga amazed the trekkers.
- The view from the Himalayan pass was breathtaking.
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- The gymnast gave a breathtaking performance.
- The speed at which the change happened was breathtaking.
- We were amazed by the breathtaking beauty of the fort at sunset.
Synonyms stunning spectacular magnificent astonishing
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breathtaking + noun (adjective)
Breathtaking describes something so beautiful, surprising or impressive that it almost stops your breath. Usually positive.
Breathtaking किसी ऐसी चीज़ का वर्णन करता है जो इतनी सुंदर, चौंकाने वाली या प्रभावशाली हो कि साँस रुक जाए। प्रायः सकारात्मक अर्थ में।
- The view from the Himalayas was breathtaking.
- She gave a breathtaking performance on stage.
be + breathtaking (+ in + noun)
In shows the quality that amazes: breathtaking in its beauty, in its speed, in its scale.
'In' उस गुण को दर्शाता है जो चकित करता है: breathtaking in its beauty, speed या scale।
- The temple is breathtaking in its detail.
- The speed of the change was breathtaking.
breathtakingly + adjective
The adverb breathtakingly strengthens another adjective: breathtakingly beautiful, simple, fast.
Adverb breathtakingly दूसरे विशेषण को बलवान बनाता है: breathtakingly beautiful, simple, fast।
- The sunset was breathtakingly beautiful.
- The plan was breathtakingly simple.
breathtaking (negative surprise)
Occasionally it is used for shocking things, such as breathtaking arrogance or carelessness.
कभी-कभी यह चौंकाने वाली नकारात्मक बातों के लिए भी आता है, जैसे breathtaking arrogance या carelessness।
- His arrogance was breathtaking.
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breathtaking + noun
viewscenerybeautyskillspeedperformance
- Tourists come for the breathtaking scenery of Kashmir.
adverb + breathtaking
trulysimplyabsolutelyutterlyalmost
- The Taj Mahal at dawn is absolutely breathtaking.
breathtaking + in
in scalein detailin beautyin speedin ambition
- The project is breathtaking in its ambition.
verb + breathtaking
find somethinglookproveseembe
- We found the waterfall breathtaking.
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- Radhika found the view of the snow peaks breathtaking.
राधिका को बर्फ़ीली चोटियों का दृश्य बेहद मनमोहक लगा।
- The gymnast's breathtaking jump won a standing ovation.
जिमनास्ट की साँस रोक देने वाली छलाँग पर खड़े होकर तालियाँ बजीं।
- The Konark Sun Temple is breathtaking in its carving.
कोणार्क सूर्य मंदिर अपनी नक़्क़ाशी में अद्भुत है।
- The cost of the project was breathtaking.
परियोजना की लागत चौंका देने वाली थी।
- It was a breathtakingly brave rescue.
यह साँस रोक देने वाला साहसी बचाव था।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adjectives praise things strongly but differ in force.
ये विशेषण किसी की प्रबल प्रशंसा करते हैं, पर तीव्रता में अलग हैं।
So impressive it almost stops your breath; emotional and strong.
इतना प्रभावशाली कि साँस रुक जाए; भावनात्मक और प्रबल।
- The aerial view was breathtaking.
Very beautiful or surprising; less about awe and more about impact.
बहुत सुंदर या चौंकाने वाला; विस्मय से अधिक प्रभाव पर बल।
- She looked stunning in the red saree.
Impressive to look at, often on a large scale like a show or scene.
देखने में प्रभावशाली, प्रायः बड़े स्तर पर जैसे प्रदर्शन या दृश्य।
- The fireworks display was spectacular.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
§Grammar and usage
Usage: breathtaking views of the Himalayas.
प्रयोग में breathtaking views of the Himalayas (हिमालय के मनमोहक दृश्य)।