breathy

adjective

ˈbre-thē

breathier; breathiest

: characterized or accompanied by or as if by the audible passage of breath

breathily

ˈbre-thə-lē

adverb

breathiness

ˈbre-thē-nəs

noun

Examples of breathy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If the breathy Marilyn voice and constant, nervous verbal diarrhea wear thin at times, Anderson’s transformative performance is undeniably affecting, offering illuminating insights into both the character and the actress playing her, who has had to struggle to be taken seriously. —

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024 Petras pulls her weight here as well, with her breathy vocals giving a classic Kylie vibe with the song’s earworm melody. —

Billboard Staff, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2024 Starting out rather breathy and repetitive of the same moves, Ice has now found her groove utilizing the entire stage and light choreography to bring her shows to life. —

Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2024 Alas, the past isn’t quite ready to release its grip on these crazy kids just yet, especially once Gracie decides to roll out the welcome mat for a breathy TV actress who’s preparing to play her in an indie film about the scandal (Natalie Portman (phenomenally on pointe in a merciless performance). —

Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for breathy

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