breathless

/ˈbɹɛθləs/ · adjective

Meaning

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 / origin

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Related words

pursy(English)short-winded(English)winded(English)panting(English)gasping(English)blown(English)choking(English)smothering(English)souffle(English)gere(English)mahoney(English)corinne(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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