Synonyms for

Breathless

Verb / ˈbreθlʌs / Another word for breathless — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Breathless means being out of breath, gasping, or unable to catch one's breath due to physical exertion or excitement.

Synonyms & similar words

pulseless dyspneal dyspneic dyspnoeic breathing dyspnoeal inanimate breathtaking panting gasping winded exhausted puffing heaving panting suffocating panting breathless speechless asthmatic labored respirationless short-winded airless stifling suffocative breathholding

Example sentences

  1. 1. After playing soccer for an hour, I was breathless.
  2. 2. The beautiful view left me breathless.
  3. 3. The runner was breathless after finishing the race.
  4. 4. The scary movie left me breathless.
  5. 5. The singer's voice left the audience breathless.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Sometimes, I'm so breathless when I think of you.' - Elvis Presley
  • 2. 'Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion.' - James Baldwin
  • 3. 'I'm breathless with the anticipation of you.' - Cara Bristol

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