Difference between Breathless and Breathtaking

What is the difference between Breathless and Breathtaking?

Breathless as an adjective is having difficulty breathing; gasping. while Breathtaking as an adjective is stunningly beautiful; amazing

Breathless

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having difficulty breathing; gasping. That makes one hold one's breath (with excitement etc.). Not breathing; apparently dead. Having no wind; still, calm or airless.

Example sentence: I was wanting something new, and for me the Beatles were... outstanding. I was breathless, speechless.

Breathtaking

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: stunningly beautiful; amazingVery surprising or shocking; to such a degree as to cause astonishment.

Example sentence: Everyone should walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. I did it three days in a row because it was one of the most exhilarating experiences I've ever had. The view is breathtaking.

We hope you now know whether to use Breathless or Breathtaking in your sentence.

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