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Breathless

Definition

(formal) Extremely excited or impressed, often to the point of being unable to speak; also, having difficulty breathing due to exertion or illness.

Example Sentences

1The audience was left breathless by the acrobatic performance, which included a series of daring flips and somersaults.
2After running the marathon, she was breathless and needed several minutes to recover.
3The news of the discovery left the scientific community breathless, as it challenged many long-held assumptions.
4The breathless pace of the city can be overwhelming for those who are not used to it.
5The patient was breathless and required oxygen therapy to alleviate the symptoms of the respiratory condition.

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