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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