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heart⋅break⋅ing

[hahrt-brey-king]
–adjective
causing intense anguish or sorrow.

Origin:
1600–10; heartbreak + -ing 2


heart⋅break⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
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heart·break·ing   (härt'brā'kĭng)   
adj.  
  1. Causing overwhelming grief or distress.

  2. Producing a strong emotional reaction: heartbreaking loveliness.

heart'break'ing·ly adv.
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