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breathless Synonyms

Another word for breathless

Choosing another word for breathless depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 out of breath."

Strongest
out of breath
winded
gasping
panting
Strong
wheezing

• 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 agog anticipation as the acrobat stepped onto the high wire."

Strong
agog
spellbound
transfixed
eager
thrilled
astounded

• adjective (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
windless
airless
still
Strong
stifling
sultry
close

Opposites of breathless

The opposite of breathless shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

breezy
windy
gusty
blustery
unmoved
calm
apathetic
indifferent
See all opposites of breathless

• Nearby Words

breathily
breathiness
breathing
breathless
breathlessly
breathlessness
breathtaking

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