Breathful

/ˈbrɛθfʊl/ adjective

Definition

Full of breath or containing a noticeable amount of breath in one's voice; characterized by breathing quality.

Etymology

From 'breath' (Old English braeth, exhalation) plus '-ful' (Old English full, meaning full of). A rare poetic term that never achieved common usage in modern English.

Kelly Says

Poets and singers use 'breathful' to describe the intimate vocal quality in whispery singing—like when a performer's breathing becomes intentionally audible, creating emotional closeness with listeners!

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