BREATHLESS

adj. 1 panting, out of breath, winded, gasping, exhausted, spent, worn out, tired out, Colloq Brit puffed We were breathless after carrying the piano up two flights of stairs 2 surprised, amazed, astonished, astounded, awestruck, staggered The news of Penny's having given birth to twins left me breathless 3 eager, agog, feverish, in suspense We were all breathless with anticipation as the compère opened the envelope