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atemlos

breathlessly, in breathless fashion

adverb AH-tem-lohs Rare
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Also means

with bated breath

Usage Note

atemlos describes a state of breathlessness from exertion or excitement: atemlos erzählen, atemlos lauschen. It is vivid and emotive, common in literary narration and journalism.

Examples

"Das Publikum verfolgte die Vorstellung atemlos."

Natural Translation

The audience watched the performance with bated breath.

Literal Translation

The audience followed the performance breathlessly.

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