Breathtaking/ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion Used to express overwhelming positive feelings, usually joy or admiration. Her performance was breathtaking; I was moved to tears. Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbolic Term Often used to exaggerate feelings, may not be literal. They called the new movie breathtaking, but I just found it good. Pro Tip 3/3Impactful Scenery Commonly used to describe natural landscapes or views that leave a strong impression. The Grand Canyon offers a breathtaking panorama.