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GASPINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does gaspingly mean?
• GASPINGLY (adverb)
The adverb GASPINGLY has 2 senses:
1. in a breathless manner
2. as someone winded and out of breath
Familiarity information: GASPINGLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a breathless manner
Synonyms:
breathlessly; gaspingly
Context example:
she spoke gaspingly
Sense 2
Meaning:
As someone winded and out of breath
Synonyms:
pantingly; gaspingly
Context example:
he came running after us pantingly
Pertainym:
gasping (breathing laboriously or convulsively)
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