breathier; breathiest
: characterized or accompanied by or as if by the audible passage of breath
breathily adverb
breathiness noun

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As tensions rise, Hedda’s power plays are scored by breathy vocalizations reminiscent of the Yellowjackets soundtrack. Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025 Only the sounds of our muffled footsteps, the chitter of songbirds, and the breathy cool of an early-autumn breeze in the treetops break the silence. Eric J. Wallace, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025 The track, breathy and earnest, is a particular favorite of mine, a tune that’s at once yearning and reassuring, perfect for a show about the comfort of old-fashioned romance. Rumaan Alam, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025 Following openers Chanel Beads and The Japanese House, the New Zealand singer delivered a liberated 90-minute set fueled by her breathy, conversational vocals and raw, unpredictable movements. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for breathy

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of breathy was in 1849

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“Breathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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