adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a breathless manner, usually due to excitement, exertion, etc.

   "The performers crowded breathlessly in the wings."

Adverb

1. 1
   in a breathless manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

anxiouslyavidlyeagerlyferventlyfervidlyheart and soul

Example

More examples

"She spoke breathlessly when she finally managed to catch up with him."

Etymology

From breathless + -ly.

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