breathless

[ˈbrɛθləs]

breathless Definition

  • 1out of breath; gasping for air
  • 2feeling or causing great excitement or anticipation; unable to speak due to strong emotions

Using breathless: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "breathless" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was breathless after running up the stairs.

  • Example

    The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking and left me breathless.

  • Example

    The audience was left breathless after the acrobat's performance.

  • Example

    He proposed to her and she was left breathless.

breathless Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for breathless

Phrases with breathless

  • hold one's breath

    wait anxiously for something to happen

    Example

    I'm holding my breath for the exam results.

  • take someone's breath away

    to cause someone to feel intense emotion, such as awe or admiration

    Example

    The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

  • catch one's breath

    to pause briefly to rest and regain one's composure

    Example

    After running a marathon, it took him a few minutes to catch his breath.

Origins of breathless

from breath + -less, meaning 'without breath'

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Summary: breathless in Brief

The term 'breathless' [ˈbrɛθləs] refers to being out of breath or feeling great excitement. It can describe physical exertion, such as running up the stairs, or emotional intensity, such as being proposed to. Phrases like 'hold one's breath' and 'take someone's breath away' are common idioms that use 'breathless.'

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