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GASPINGLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does gaspingly mean? 

GASPINGLY (adverb)
  The adverb GASPINGLY has 2 senses:

1. in a breathless manner
2. as someone winded and out of breath

  Familiarity information: GASPINGLY used as an adverb is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


GASPINGLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a breathless manner

Synonyms:

breathlessly; gaspingly

Context example:

she spoke gaspingly


Sense 2

Meaning:

As someone winded and out of breath

Synonyms:

pantingly; gaspingly

Context example:

he came running after us pantingly

Pertainym:

gasping (breathing laboriously or convulsively)


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