Breathtaking and Startling

Breathtaking

Breathtaking adjective - Causing great emotional or mental stimulation.

Startling is a synonym for breathtaking. In some cases you can use "Startling" instead an adjective "Breathtaking".

Startling

Startling adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Usage example: the startling news that my sister will be having a baby

Breathtaking is a synonym for startling. You can use "Breathtaking" instead an adjective "Startling".

Nearby Words: startle, startled, startler
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