gaspingly
In labored breaths
Gaspingly describes doing something while gasping—breathing in short, labored bursts from exertion, shock, or strong emotion.
She emerged gaspingly from the water.
He gaspingly recounted what he'd witnessed.
The word is uncommon; most writers prefer "gasping" as an adjective or use a phrase like "gasping for breath."
Rapid labored breathing
- wheezingHarsh, whistling respiration
- huffingLabored, audible breathing
- heavingMoving up and down
- gulpingSwallowing hastily, noisily
struggling · labored · hyperventilating · winded · rasping · choking · suffocating · asthmatic
Abruptly surprised or alarmed
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
- horrifiedIntensely shocked, disgusted
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- aghastStruck with horror
alarmed · speechless · wide-eyed · recoiling · frozen · pale · trembling · shaken
Convulsive crying aloud
- cryingEmotional tear release
- weepingShedding tears audibly
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
- tearfullyWhile shedding tears
moved · grief-stricken · distraught · anguished · heartbroken · hysterical · relieved · joyfully
panting
Rapid labored breathing
gulping · struggling · labored · hyperventilating · winded · rasping · choking · suffocating · asthmatic · throaty
startled
Abruptly surprised or alarmed
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
- horrifiedIntensely shocked, disgusted
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
aghast · alarmed · speechless · wide-eyed · recoiling · frozen · pale · trembling · shaken · overwhelmed
sobbing
Convulsive crying aloud
- cryingEmotional tear release
- weepingShedding tears audibly
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
tearfully · moved · grief-stricken · distraught · anguished · heartbroken · hysterical · relieved · joyfully · laughing
sprinting
Maximum-speed locomotion on foot
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
fatigue · sweat · strain · workout · cardio · endurance · pushing · overexertion · physical · grueling
gaspinglysteadily
In constant, unwavering fashion
evenly · smoothly · regularly · rhythmically · calmly
gaspinglycalmly
In a tranquil manner
composedly · serenely · placidly · tranquilly · collectedly