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breathtakingly

adverb

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Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ.li/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English breathtaking Middle English -ly English -ly English breathtakingly From breathtaking + -ly.

  1. In a breathtaking manner.

    The view was breathtakingly beautiful.

    The ensuing two hours features an energetic, unpredictable, and breathtakingly hilarious confrontation that will have you giggling for hours and perhaps days.

  2. To a degree that causes shock or awe; shockingly.

    It was a breathtakingly foolish thing to say in public.