Antonyms for breathlessly

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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