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breathlessly Synonyms

Another word for breathlessly

Choosing another word for breathlessly depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

With intense excitement, suspense, or eager anticipation, as if holding one's breath.

Usage Example

"The audience waited eagerly for the judges to announce the winner of the competition."

Strong
eagerly
excitedly
anxiously
expectantly
impatiently

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner characterized by gasping or panting, typically as a result of physical exertion.

Usage Example

"The runner arrived at the finish line and spoke pantingly to the waiting reporters."

Strongest
pantingly
gaspingly
Strong
wheezingly

Opposites of breathlessly

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

indifferently
apathetically
unemotionally
calmly
steadily
nonchalantly
evenly
See all opposites of breathlessly

• Nearby Words

breathiness
breathing
breathless
breathlessly
breathlessness
breathtaking
breathtakingly

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