Breathless: meaning, definitions and examples
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breathless
[ หbrษฮธlษs ]
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:
๐ต๐น sem fรดlego
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคคเคพเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช atemlos
๐ฎ๐ฉ kehabisan napas
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะท ะดะธั ะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ bezdech
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฏๅใใฎ
๐ซ๐ท essoufflรฉ
๐ช๐ธ sin aliento
๐น๐ท nefessiz
๐ฐ๐ท ์จ์ด ์ฐจ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ูุงุฏุฑ ุนูู ุงูุชููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ bez dechu
๐ธ๐ฐ bez dychu
๐จ๐ณ ๆฐๅๅๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ brez diha
๐ฎ๐ธ andlaus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตะผั ัะตะบัะตะปะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแฌแงแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษfษssiz
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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