English Synonym Finder

winded

Definitions

Out of breath; panting as a result of physical exertion.

Temporarily unable to breathe normally due to a sudden blow to the stomach or chest.

Examples

After sprinting up the steep hill, I was completely winded and had to stop to catch my breath.

The boxer looked visibly winded after taking a heavy blow to the midsection in the third round.

Synonyms

breathless out of breath gasping panting short of breath exhausted

Antonyms

breathed easily composed relaxed unruffled steady