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breathily

/ˈbrɛθ.ɪ.li/
breath · i · ly
Adjective:breathy
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• adverb

1

In a manner accompanied by an audible escape of breath, especially while speaking or singing.

Example

"The jazz vocalist sang the ballad breathily, creating an intimate atmosphere in the dimly lit room."

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• Nearby Words

breathalyzer
breathe
breather
breathily
breathiness
breathing
breathless

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Breathily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/breathily
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