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breathless

UK
/ˈbrɛθləs/
US
/ˈbrɛθləs/

Translations

breathlessadjective
more breathless
Comp.
most breathless
Super.
UK
/ˈbrɛθləs/
US
/ˈbrɛθləs/
After running up the stairs, she was breathless and needed a moment to catch her breath.
Après avoir monté les escaliers en courant, elle était essoufflée et a eu besoin d’un moment pour reprendre son souffle.
The movie's breathless pace kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
Le rythme haletant du film a tenu le public en haleine.
Additional translations
immobilePour l’air ou l’atmosphère, sans mouvement de vent.
Synonyms
astonishing
stunning
breath-taking
winded
out of breath
panting
gasping
Antonyms
unexcited
breathing

Definitions

breathlessadjective
Unable to breathe easily, often due to exertion or excitement.
After running up the stairs, she was breathless and needed a moment to catch her breath.
Causing or characterized by intense excitement or suspense.
The movie's breathless pace kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
Characterized by a complete absence of wind or movement in the air; still.
They stood in the breathless heat of the midday sun.
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