English · Body & Health
breathless
/ˈbrɛθləs/
[/ˈbrɛθləs/]
having difficulty breathing; out of breath
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Having trouble breathing, usually after effort, or so excited that you forget to breathe normally. It describes being out of breath.
Example
She was breathless after running up the stairs.
She was breathless after running up the stairs.
Etymology
From 'breath' (Old English 'brǣth') plus the suffix '-less'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used after exertion and for excitement or amazement.