heartstopping

adjective

Meaning

Very exciting or shocking, as though to cause one's heart to skip beats.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

heart-pounding(English)heart-thumping(English)thrilling(English)heart-throbbing(English)heart-stirring(English)pulse-pounding(English)breath-catching(English)startling(English)

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Sources

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