breathed

American  

[bretht, breethd] / brɛθt, briðd /

adjective

Phonetics.

1. not phonated; unvoiced; voiceless.

2. utilizing the breath exclusively in the production of a speech sound.

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breathed British  

/ briːðd, brɛθt /

adjective

1. phonetics relating to or denoting a speech sound for whose articulation the vocal cords are not made to vibrate Compare voiced

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Etymology

Origin of breathed

First recorded in 1875–80; breath + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Streaming breathed new life into “Survivor,” with younger viewers discovering it during the pandemic, while its cross-generational appeal keeps it a broadcast powerhouse.

From Los Angeles Times

The startup hadn’t caught Nvidia’s attention for most of its nine-year existence—until last year, when the AI industry underwent a sea change that breathed new life into the chip giant’s competitors.

From The Wall Street Journal

I turned from the window and began running along the side of the building, chest hurting me as I breathed.

From Literature

“Dad,” I breathed, “what had we better do?”

From Literature

‘Don’t move,’ breathed a voice in Torak’s ear, ‘don’t make a sound, and don’t touch the bones!’

From Literature