breathless
Translation
breathless, out of breath
Examples
He was breathless after running up the stairs.
He was breathless after running up the stairs.
She waited with breathless anticipation.
She waited with breathless anticipation.
Grammar Patterns
to be breathless to be out of breath He was breathless after running up the stairs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: out of breath, winded, gasping
Etymology
From 'breath' + '-less' (without). Literally means 'without breath'.
Memory Tips
Imagine running so fast you have no breath left – you are 'breath-less'.