breathlessly
Gasping for air
Breathlessly describes doing something while short of breath, whether from physical exertion or emotional intensity.
A runner finishes a race breathlessly.
More often the word conveys eager excitement or rapt anticipation: The crowd waited breathlessly for the announcement.
News reported breathlessly carries a sense of overwrought urgency.
Breathing in sharp gulps
- pantingRapid labored breathing
- wheezingHarsh, whistling respiration
- windedShort of breath
- huffingLabored, audible breathing
labored · exhausted · heaving · hyperventilating · straining · fatigued · strenuous · overexertion
Overjoyed beyond measure
- exhilaratedIntensely happy and energized
- ecstaticOverwhelmed with joy
- elatedIntensely, buoyantly pleased
- rapturousFeeling intense delight
giddy · euphoric · animated · electrified · buzzing · feverish · intoxicated · overwhelmed
Strained or nervous
- grippingHolding attention completely
- edge-of-seatIntensely suspenseful experience
- nail-bitingExtremely tense or anxious
- cliffhangerSuspenseful unresolved ending
riveted · transfixed · heart-pounding · white-knuckled · rapt · absorbed · engrossed · suspended
gasping
Breathing in sharp gulps
huffing · labored · exhausted · heaving · hyperventilating · straining · fatigued · strenuous · overexertion · racing
thrilled
Overjoyed beyond measure
- exhilaratedIntensely happy and energized
- ecstaticOverwhelmed with joy
- elatedIntensely, buoyantly pleased
rapturous · giddy · euphoric · animated · electrified · buzzing · feverish · intoxicated · overwhelmed · captivated
tense
Strained or nervous
- grippingHolding attention completely
- edge-of-seatIntensely suspenseful experience
- nail-bitingExtremely tense or anxious
cliffhanger · riveted · transfixed · heart-pounding · white-knuckled · rapt · absorbed · engrossed · suspended · uncertain
awaiting
Staying until something arrives
impatient · hopeful · yearning · longing · on-edge · tense · suspended · poised · braced · watchful
rushed
Done with excessive speed
rapid · quick · fast · racing · scrambling · pressing · desperate · panicked · flustered · harried
breathlesslyeasily
Without difficulty
effortlessly · comfortably · steadily · evenly · restfully
breathlesslycalmly
In a tranquil manner
composedly · coolly · serenely · collectedly · placidly
breathlesslyunhurriedly
In no particular rush
measuredly · deliberately · slowly · leisurely · patiently
- breathless anticipationIntense expectant excitement