breathless
Breathless (adj) means Unable to breathe easily, especially from exertion. Example: “She was breathless after sprinting up the stairs.”
How to use breathless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOut of breath from effort, or figuratively caught up in excitement, or (less commonly) describing perfectly still air.
Word forms
more breathless comparative, most breathless superlative
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She was _____ after sprinting up the stairs.
Etymology
From breath + the suffix -less ("without").
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “breathless” mean?
The word “breathless” means unable to breathe easily, especially from exertion. In plain terms, out of breath from effort, or figuratively caught up in excitement, or (less commonly) describing perfectly still air.
How do you pronounce “breathless”?
“Breathless” is pronounced BREHTH-luhs (/ˈbɹɛθləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “breathless” in a sentence?
Here is “breathless” used in a sentence: “She was breathless after sprinting up the stairs.”
What part of speech is “breathless”?
“Breathless” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “breathless” have?
“Breathless” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unable to breathe easily, especially from exertion.
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