adjective
unable to breathe normally, often after exercise, fear, or strong excitement
I was breathless after running up the stairs.
Common phrases & grammar
breathless after exercise · leave someone breathless
American English
How to pronounce breathlessly
adjectiveB2
BREHTHluhslee
/ˈbɹɛθ.ləs.li/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: breathless
unable to breathe normally, often after exercise, fear, or strong excitement
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adjectiveless common
very excited or worried while waiting for something to happen
The audience waited breathlessly for the winner to be announced.
Common phrases & grammar
breathless with excitement · breathless anticipation