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Grammar : Adv
Spell : breth-lis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbrɛθ lɪs



Definition of breathlessly

Origin :
  • late 14c., "unable to breathe," from breath + -less. Meaning "out of breath, panting" is from mid-15c. Used from 1590s in the sense "dead." Meaning "forgetting to breathe due to excitement, awe, anticipation, etc." is recorded from 1802. Related: Breathlessly; breathlessness.
  • As in eagerly : adv anxiously
  • As in excitedly : adv agitatedly
Example sentences :
  • "Yes, it is," said Letty breathlessly, thrusting it in and shutting the bag.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • "Say, old Peppajee's down at the stable with papa," Donny informed them breathlessly.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • "I see nothing but the lightning," Minnie answered, breathlessly.
  • Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington
  • Then she sat down and repeated softly, breathlessly: 'I have found it!
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
  • And then, breathlessly, she added: "It is time to go, I think."
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "Indeed, it should be much," she answered quickly, breathlessly.
  • Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
  • "You are the very person I am looking for, ma'am," he cried, breathlessly.
  • Extract from : « Pretty Madcap Dorothy » by Laura Jean Libbey
  • "Yes," she said, breathlessly, and I could see she was applying the case to herself.
  • Extract from : « The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 » by Various
  • One after another they left off playing, and breathlessly looked on at my game.
  • Extract from : « Masterpieces of Mystery » by Various
  • Breathlessly every one saw her make preparations for the flight through the air.
  • Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker

Synonyms for breathlessly

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