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breathless

The correct spelling is breathless.

How to pronounce breathless

adjective

IPA: /ˈbɹɛθləs/

Say it like: Bree-thl-ess

The correct spelling is breathless. Having difficulty breathing; gasping.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Having difficulty breathing; gasping.
  2. 2.That makes one hold one's breath (with excitement etc.).
  3. 3.Not breathing; dead or apparently so.
  4. 4.Having no wind; still, calm or airless.
  5. 5.Having a somewhat hysterical tone, using over-emotive language.

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