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Definition breathless in British English

breathless adjective

adjective
/ˈbreθləs/
1

breathing very fast and hard, for example after exercising

Example

She was breathless after running up the stairs.

Synonyms and related words
breathless bronchial chesty
Example

breathless with excitement/laughter

Synonyms and related words
interested excited alive
Example

Washington plays the part with breathless confidence.

Example

the breathless pace of change

Synonyms and related words
exciting alive fast
4

hot and without fresh air

Example

a crowded breathless room

Synonyms and related words
the warm hot burning
Definition breathless in British English