Pronunciation: /ˈbrɛθləs/
adjective without breath; out of breath; gasping, as from violent exercise
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
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.
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.
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