anhelous
Definition
- Adjective (rare, primarily medical):
- Short of breath: "anhelous" describes a state of being breathless or having difficulty breathing, often due to exertion or a medical condition.
- Panting: characterized by labored or gasping respiration.
Usage Examples
- (Short of breath due to physical effort.)
- (Breathlessness as a medical symptom.)
Advanced Usage
- In medical literature: "anhelous" is used specifically to denote a pathological or temporary difficulty in breathing, as opposed to general tiredness.
- The anhelous state was alleviated by the administration of oxygen. (The breathlessness was relieved by oxygen therapy.)
Variants and Related Words
- Anhelation (noun): the act or state of panting or being breathless.
- His anhelation was noticeable after the long run. (His panting was obvious after the run.)
Synonyms
- Breathless: unable to breathe easily; gasping for air.
- Panting: breathing with quick, labored breaths.
- Puffing: breathing heavily, often from exertion.
Related Idioms
- Out of breath: unable to breathe easily due to physical activity (a common synonym for "anhelous").
- He was completely out of breath after the sprint. (He was anhelous after running fast.)