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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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Although I no longer get breathless when talking, thanks to voice therapy, I lose my voice completely if I speak for too long.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

“NOVA” is always pro-science and sometimes a bit breathless about the accomplishments it showcases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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

My daughter joined us, her haste making her breathless.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya