Synonyms for Breathless & Similar Words
Definition of breathless
- adjective
- 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"
- tending to cause suspension of regular breathing; "a breathless flight"; "breathtaking adventure"
- appearing dead; not breathing or having no perceptible pulse; "an inanimate body"; "pulseless and dead"
13 synonyms found
Writing tips for "breathless"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like blown, breathtaking, choking can replace "breathless" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 13 alternatives available, "breathless" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Breathless" in song lyrics
See how breathless is used in real songs:
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"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