English word breathless comes from English -less (Lacking (something); without (something).), English breath
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -less | English (eng) | Lacking (something); without (something). |
| breath | English (eng) | (countable) A rest or pause.. (countable) A single act of breathing in or out.. (obsolete) Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.. (obsolete) Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.. (uncountable) Air expelled from the lungs.. (uncountable) The act or process of breathing.. A small amount of something, such as wind, or common sense. |
| breathless | English (eng) | Having difficulty breathing; gasping.. Having no wind; still, calm or airless.. Not breathing; apparently dead.. That makes one hold one's breath (with excitement etc.). |