breathtaking
intermediateB2/ˈbrɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ · breath-taking
Inspiring awe or admiration; extremely impressive or beautiful.
Meanings
Inspiring awe or admiration; extremely impressive or beautiful.
حیرت انگیز، جو بہت متاثر کن یا خوبصورت ہو۔
حیرت انگیز
hairat angaiz
Synonyms
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.