breathy

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breath·y / ˈbre[unvoicedth]ē/ • adj. (breath·i·er, breath·i·est) producing or causing an audible sound of breathing, often related to physical exertion or strong feelings: a breathy laugh.DERIVATIVES: breath·i·ly / ˈbre[unvoicedth]əlē/ adv.breath·i·ness n.