Breathy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹɛθi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Breathy is an adjective meaning Accompanied by audible breathing.
Meaning
Accompanied by audible breathing.
Example Sentences
She had cold sores on her upper lip which made her mouth look swollen and ugly. But from a distance it was not noticeable – like the spit and breathy sounds.
Word Forms
- breathier
- breathiest
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phonation, breathful, breathsome, breathlike, shortbreathed, short-winded.
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