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breathless

[breth-lis] / ˈbrɛθ lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
unable to respire normally
Synonyms
WEAK
asthmatic blown choking emphysematous exhausted gasping gulping out of breath panting short of breath short-winded spent stertorous wheezing winded
Antonyms
WEAK
breathy calm
ADJECTIVE
astounded
Synonyms
WEAK
agog anxious avid eager excited flabbergasted open-mouthed thunderstruck with bated breath
Antonyms
WEAK
breathy calm

Example Sentences

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Not only is A.I. a costly investment that companies hope will pay off by automating more jobs, but the layoffs are also occurring at a breathless rate.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The England centre slotted the winning kick - his seventh out of seven - to edge out the Italians in a breathless encounter at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

And we’re all left a little breathless, looking around at each other, as though something magical has occurred.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It is a dish born of abundance and branding — creamy, bronzed, a little breathless.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

He’s just dolloped there in his best robes, and everyone’s huddled over his breathless body, hoping he’ll give some sign of what they should do in case he dies.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri