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Breathless

BREH-thluhs

/ˈbrɛθlʌs/

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breathless

Dictionary meaning

Appearing dead.

Examples

  • Breathless at thought of what I had done.
  • A breathless flight.

Synonyms: inanimate, pulseless

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