Breathless Definition

breathless
adjective
  1. not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty; "breathless at thought of what I had done"; "breathless from running"; "followed the match with breathless interest"
  2. tending to cause suspension of regular breathing; "a breathless flight"; "breathtaking adventure"
  3. appearing dead; not breathing or having no perceptible pulse; "an inanimate body"; "pulseless and dead"

"Breathless" in song lyrics

See how breathless is used in real songs:

  • "Stepping to this, I'm venemous I'll leave you breathless"
    7L & Esoteric — Mic Mastery
  • "Smoke for breakfast, a lot of people hope that I'm breathless"
    The Alchemist f/ Havoc, J-Hood, Noyd, Styles P — D Block to QB
  • "in time we all fall breathless"
    All Natural — Godspeed

Usage tips for "breathless"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "breathless" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for breathless to find words that pair well.

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