breathlessly

English

Etymology

breathless +‎ -ly

Adverb

breathlessly (comparative more breathlessly, superlative most breathlessly)

  1. In a breathless manner, usually due to excitement, exertion, etc.
    • 1930, Norman Lindsay, Redheap, Sydney, N.S.W.: Ure Smith, published 1965, →OCLC, page 176:
      The performers crowded breathlessly in the wings.
    • 1956 [1880], Johanna Spyri, Heidi, translation of original by Eileen Hall, page 10:
      `Go on,' Barbie cried breathlessly.

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