English Synonym Finder

breathlessly

Definitions

In a way that causes or results from being out of breath, typically due to physical exertion.

In a manner characterized by intense excitement, anticipation, or nervousness.

Examples

She ran breathlessly to the station, arriving just as the train began to pull away.

The young boy waited breathlessly for his father to open the mysterious gift.

Synonyms

panting gasping excitedly eagerly hurriedly out of breath

Antonyms

calmly composedly leisurely slowly placidly unhurriedly