Wheezier: meaning, definitions and examples

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wheezier

 

[ ˈwiːziər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing sound

Wheezier is the comparative form of wheezy, describing a sound that is characterized by a high-pitched whistle or breathlessness. It typically refers to someone's breathing, which may indicate a respiratory condition or the effects of exertion.

Synonyms

asthmatic, breathless, sibilant

Examples of usage

  • After the run, he felt wheezier than usual.
  • The patient sounded wheezier during the exam.
  • In winter, my asthma makes me wheezier.
  • She became wheezier whenever she played in the cold air.

Translations

Translations of the word "wheezier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais ofegante

🇮🇳 जोर से सांस लेना

🇩🇪 keuchender

🇮🇩 lebih sesak

🇺🇦 більш задишливий

🇵🇱 bardziej świszczący

🇯🇵 喘ぎやすい

🇫🇷 plus essoufflé

🇪🇸 más sibilante

🇹🇷 daha hırıltılı

🇰🇷 더 쌕쌕거리는

🇸🇦 أكثر صفيرًا

🇨🇿 více chraptivý

🇸🇰 viac hvízdajúci

🇨🇳 更喘息的

🇸🇮 bolj zadihan

🇮🇸 meira andfúsa

🇰🇿 көбірек демікпе

🇬🇪 მეტი ხლართვა

🇦🇿 daha hırıltılı

🇲🇽 más sibilante

Etymology

The word 'wheezy' comes from the base word 'wheeze,' which has its origins in the Middle English word 'hwesen,' meaning to breathe heavily or with difficulty. The evolution of the term reflects a long history of describing respiratory sounds associated with various conditions. 'Wheeze' has been used in English since at least the 14th century, and the adaptation to the comparative form, 'wheezier,' follows the standard English formation for comparatives, indicating a heightened degree of wheeziness. Such terms have gained medical implications as understanding of respiratory conditions developed through time, particularly in cases like asthma and bronchitis.