 Angliholic wrote: |
The mountainous landscape of Formosa is breathtaking.
The mountainous landscape of Formosa takes my breath away.
Do both of the above sound right and convey a similar idea? Yes! They convey the same idea.
Is "breathtaking" in the first sample interchangeable with "shocking/outrageous?" Thanks. |
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Hi,
Both
shocking and
outrageous have a negative connotation; thus, they cannot replace breathtaking.
shocking: very
surprising, upsetting, and difficult to believe.
outrageous: extremely
unfair or offensive.