breathless

English

/ˈbɹɛθləs/

adj
Definitions
  • Having difficulty breathing; gasping.
  • That makes one hold one's breath (with excitement etc.).
  • Not breathing; dead or apparently so.
  • Having no wind; still, calm or airless.
  • Having a somewhat hysterical tone, using over-emotive language.

Etymology

Suffix from English breath.

Origin

English

breath

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