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breathtaking

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/ˈbrɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ · breath-taking

Inspiring awe or admiration; extremely impressive or beautiful.

Meanings

adjectiveliterary

Inspiring awe or admiration; extremely impressive or beautiful.

حیرت انگیز، جو بہت متاثر کن یا خوبصورت ہو۔

حیرت انگیز

hairat angaiz

Synonyms

stunningspectacularastoundingحیرت انگیزشاندارخوبصورت

Antonyms

mundaneunremarkableordinaryعامبے وقعتسادہ

Common Collocations

  • breathtaking view
  • breathtaking beauty
  • breathtaking scenery

Example Sentences

The breathtaking view from the mountain left everyone speechless.

پہاڑ سے نظر آنے والا حیرت انگیز منظر سب کو خاموش کر گیا۔

Pahaad se nazar aane wala hairat angaiz manzar sab ko khamosh kar gaya.

The artist's work is truly breathtaking, filled with vibrant colors.

فنکار کا کام واقعی حیرت انگیز ہے، جو چمکدار رنگوں سے بھرا ہوا ہے۔

Fankar ka kaam waqai hairat angaiz hai, jo chamakdar rangon se bhara hua hai.

They watched the breathtaking sunset as the sky turned pink and orange.

انہوں نے حیرت انگیز سورج غروب دیکھا جب آسمان گلابی اور نارنجی ہوا۔

Unhon ne hairat angaiz sooraj ghuroob dekha jab aasman gulabi aur narangi hua.

Easily Confused With

breathable:Breathable refers to material that allows air to pass through, while breathtaking describes something that is awe-inspiring.

Word Family

breathe
verbسانس لینا
breath
nounسانس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'taking your breath away' when you see something beautiful.

Imagine standing on a cliff, looking at a vast, beautiful landscape that makes you catch your breath.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کتنی حسین یہ وادی ہے، یہ منظر بھی ہے حیرت انگیز

Kitni haseen yeh waadi hai, yeh manzar bhi hai hairat angaiz

How beautiful this valley is, this view is also breathtaking.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خوابوں کی دنیا

Khawabon ki duniya

A world of dreams.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "breathtaking" — causing a feeling of awe or wonder

First known use: 1811

The word combines 'breathe' and 'taking,' coming into usage in the early 19th century to describe stunning views.