breathed

American

[bretht, breethd] / brɛθt, briðd /

adjective

Phonetics.

not phonated; unvoiced; voiceless.
utilizing the breath exclusively in the production of a speech sound.

breathed British

/ briːðd, brɛθt /

adjective

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

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Gehry’s designs breathed life into the city’s core, but he didn’t get to finish a number of his most exciting plans, including one to transform the 51-mile-long L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Asian markets breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday after President Trump announced a cease-fire with Iran, buoying stocks and sending oil lower on hopes that an end to the conflict is in sight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Still, Jefferies analyst Aniket Shah wrote in a research note that oil prices would likely stay above prewar levels for months, even as markets breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

A superb bowling performance breathed life into England's T20 World Cup campaign as Harry Brook's side beat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs in their opening match of the Super 8s phase.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

She breathed deeply, put the starpost in her pocket, and prepared to send it after the feast.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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