breathlessly
English edit
Etymology edit
breathless + -ly
Adverb edit
breathlessly (comparative more breathlessly, superlative most breathlessly)
- In a breathless manner, usually due to excitement, exertion, etc.
- 1930, Norman Lindsay, Redheap, Sydney, N.S.W.: Ure Smith, published 1965, →OCLC, page 176:
- The performers crowded breathlessly in the wings.
- 1956 [1880], Johanna Spyri, Heidi, translation of original by Eileen Hall, page 10:
- `Go on,' Barbie cried breathlessly.
Translations edit
breathlessly
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