breathlessly

From breathless +‎ -ly.

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breathlessly (comparative more breathlessly, superlative most breathlessly)

1. In a breathless manner, usually due to excitement, exertion, etc.
   • 1930, Norman Lindsay, Redheap, Sydney, N.S.W.: Ure Smith, →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.