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breathless
adjective breath·less \ˈbreth-ləs\
: unable to take enough air into your lungs : breathing very hard because you are trying to get more air
: full of emotion
: very fast
Full Definition of BREATHLESS
2
3
: oppressive because of no fresh air or breeze
— breath·less·ly adverb
— breath·less·ness noun
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First Known Use of BREATHLESS
14th century
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BREATHLESS Defined for Kids
breathless
adjective breath·less \ˈbreth-ləs\
Definition of BREATHLESS for Kids
1
: panting from exertion
2
: filled with excitement or tension <a breathless silence>
— breath·less·ly adverb
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breathless
adjective breath·less \ˈbreth-ləs\
Medical Definition of BREATHLESS
1
: panting or gasping for breath
2
: suffering from dyspnea
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