Gaspingly

/ˈɡæspɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner characterized by gasping; with audible, labored breathing or sudden inhalations.

Etymology

From gasping (present participle of gasp) plus adverb suffix -ly. Follows standard English patterns for converting participles to adverbs.

Kelly Says

Gaspingly is the kind of word you see in 19th-century novels describing dramatic moments—'he spoke gaspingly' meant he couldn't catch his breath between words, adding intense emotion to dialogue.

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