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breathless Antonyms

Opposite of breathless

Because the opposite of breathless shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Gasping for air or having difficulty breathing, typically as a result of physical exertion.

Usage Example

"The steep climb up the mountain trail left the hikers completely rested."

Strong
rested
unwearied

• adjective (Context 2)

Holding one's breath or unable to speak normally due to intense excitement, awe, suspense, or fear; causing such a feeling.

Usage Example

"The audience watched in calm anticipation as the acrobat stepped onto the high wire."

Strong
calm
unmoved
indifferent
apathetic
bored

• adjective (Context 3)

Completely still and motionless, without any breeze or movement of air.

Usage Example

"They sat on the porch throughout the hot, windy afternoon waiting for a cool breeze."

Strongest
windy
breezy
Strong
blustery
gusty

Similar words to breathless

Words similar to breathless shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

out of breath
windless
winded
airless
still
panting
gasping
agog
See all synonyms of breathless

• Nearby Words

breathily
breathiness
breathing
breathless
breathlessly
breathlessness
breathtaking

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Breathless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/breathless
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