Definition of "breathlessly"

breathlessly

adverb
comparative more breathlessly, superlative most breathlessly
1. In a breathless manner, usually due to excitement, exertion, etc.
  Quotations
  The performers crowded breathlessly in the wings.
  1930, Norman Lindsay, Redheap, Sydney, N.S.W.: Ure Smith, published 1965, page 176
  `Go on,' Barbie cried breathlessly.
  1956 , Johanna Spyri, Heidi, translation of original by Eileen Hall, page 10