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Definition of breathlessness

breathlessness

/ˈbrɛθ.ləs.nəs/
breath · less · ness
Adverb:breathlessly
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• noun

1

The physical state of having difficulty breathing or being out of breath, typically as a result of strenuous exertion or an underlying medical condition.

Example

"The patient reported experiencing severe breathlessness after climbing a single flight of stairs."

2

A state of intense excitement, suspense, or eager anticipation that makes one feel as though holding one's breath.

Example

"There was a palpable sense of breathlessness in the auditorium as the judges prepared to announce the winner."

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• Rhymes for breathlessness

• Nearby Words

breathing
breathless
breathlessly
breathlessness
breathtaking
breathtakingly
breathy

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