Breathless

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɛθləs/

Definitions of breathless

adjective without breath; out of breath; gasping, as from violent exercise

Example Sentences

A1 She ran so fast that she was breathless when she reached the finish line.

A2 The breathtaking view from the top of the mountain left me breathless.

B1 After climbing all those stairs, I was left breathless and exhausted.

B2 The singer's performance was so powerful that it left the audience breathless.

C1 The intensity of the movie's climax left me breathless with anticipation.

C2 The final moments of the championship game were so intense that even the players were left breathless.

adverb in a breathless manner; without breathing

Example Sentences

A1 She ran breathlessly to catch the bus.

A2 The children played in the park breathlessly, laughing and running around.

B1 The hiker climbed the mountain breathlessly, taking in the stunning views.

B2 The singer performed the song breathlessly, captivating the audience with her powerful voice.

C1 The marathon runner crossed the finish line breathlessly, breaking a personal record.

C2 The actor delivered the monologue breathlessly, leaving the audience in awe of his performance.

Examples of breathless in a Sentence

formal She arrived at the top of the stairs breathless after running up them.

informal I was breathless after dancing non-stop at the party.

slang The movie was so intense, it left me absolutely breathless.

figurative His breathtaking performance on stage left the audience breathless with awe.

Grammatical Forms of breathless

past tense

breathed

plural

breathlesses

comparative

more breathless

superlative

most breathless

present tense

breathe

future tense

will be breathless

perfect tense

have breathed

continuous tense

is breathing

singular

breathless

positive degree

breathless

infinitive

to be breathless

gerund

breathing

participle

breathing

Origin and Evolution of breathless

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'breathless' originated from the Old English word 'bræðlēas' which meant without breath or out of breath.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'breathless' has evolved to not only describe someone who is out of breath, but also to convey a sense of excitement, anticipation, or intense emotion.