breathless
Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɛθləs/
The English word “breathless” has 5 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Having difficulty breathing; gasping.
- That makes one hold one's breath (with excitement etc.).
- Not breathing; dead or apparently so.
- Having no wind; still, calm or airless.
- Having a somewhat hysterical tone, using over-emotive language.
Etymology
From breath + -less.
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