Breathless: meaning, definitions and examples

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breathless

 

[ หˆbrษ›ฮธlษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of breath

Breathless describes a state in which a person is unable to breathe easily or fully, often due to exertion or excitement. It can also convey a sense of astonishment or overwhelming emotion.

Synonyms

gasping, out of breath, panting, winded.

Examples of usage

  • She ran so fast that she was breathless at the finish line.
  • After the shocking news, he stood there breathless.
  • The breathtaking view left them all breathless.
  • He spoke in a breathless whisper, unable to catch his breath.

Translations

Translations of the word "breathless" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sem fรดlego

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคคเคพเคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช atemlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kehabisan napas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะท ะดะธั…ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezdech

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏๅˆ‡ใ‚Œใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท essoufflรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sin aliento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nefessiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆจ์ด ์ฐจ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู‚ุงุฏุฑ ุนู„ู‰ ุงู„ุชู†ูุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez dechu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez dychu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐ”ๅ–˜ๅๅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez diha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andlaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะผั– ัˆะตะบั‚ะตะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ”แƒฌแƒงแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™fษ™ssiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sin aliento

Etymology

The word 'breathless' has its origins in Middle English 'brethles', derived from 'breth' (meaning breath) and the suffix '-less', which signifies absence. The concept of being breathless has been part of the English language for centuries, notably appearing in literature to describe not only physical exertion but also emotional intensity, such as in poetry. As the language evolved, 'breathless' came to encompass a broader range of meanings, reflecting both a literal lack of breath and a figurative sense of being overwhelmed by surprise or beauty. Its usage in various contexts can be traced back to significant literary figures, demonstrating its adaptability and emotive power within the English lexicon.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,429, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.