Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
breathe-heavily
verb
/briːð ˈhɛvɪli/
Definition
To take in and expel air from the lungs with a loud or forceful rhythm, often due to exertion, exhaustion, or emotional stress.
Examples
- After running the marathon, she began to breathe heavily.
- He was so anxious during the interview that he started to breathe heavily.
- The dog was panting and breathing heavily after the game of fetch.
Meaning
Breathe heavily describes a pattern of breathing that is noticeably loud or labored, typically resulting from physical activity or emotional situations.
Synonyms
- Gasp
- Pant
- Huff
- Wheeze
- Sigh
