breathtakingly

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English

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Etymology

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breathtaking +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ.li/

Adverb

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breathtakingly (comparative more breathtakingly, superlative most breathtakingly)

  1. In a breathtaking manner.
    The view was breathtakingly beautiful.
  2. To a degree that causes shock or awe; shockingly.
    It was a breathtakingly foolish thing to say in public.

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