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breathlessly

adv

Etymology

From breathless + -ly.

  1. inherited from *brāþi✻
  2. inherited from brǣþ
  3. inherited from breeth
  4. suffixed as breathless — “breath + less”
  5. formed as breathlessly — “breathless + -ly”

Definitions

  1. In a breathless manner, usually due to excitement, exertion, etc.

    • The performers crowded breathlessly in the wings.
    • `Go on,' Barbie cried breathlessly.

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