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heartbreaking
adjective heart·break·ing \-ˌbrā-kiŋ\
: causing great sadness, disappointment, etc.
Full Definition of HEARTBREAKING
1
a : causing intense sorrow or distress b : extremely trying or difficult
2
: producing an intense emotional reaction or response <heartbreaking beauty>
— heart·break·ing·ly \-kiŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of HEARTBREAKING
1586
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Rhymes with HEARTBREAKING
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HEARTBREAKING Defined for Kids
heartbreaking
adjective heart·break·ing \ˈhärt-ˌbrā-kiŋ\
Definition of HEARTBREAKING for Kids
: causing great sorrow <a heartbreaking story>
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