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

However, Sam Prendergast's missed conversion attempt left the score tied at 10-10 and the home side breathed a huge sigh of relief when Lynagh's apparent try was ruled out for a forward pass.

From BBC

"They do not like the light," Rowan breathed.

From Literature

“This has really breathed a sense of life and encouragement into the case and not just because they’re any photos, but I think they’re really useful photos,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Danny breathed in the scent of fresh flowers, the green of the park, the moss on the stones, even the hot dogs from a nearby stand.

From Literature

Facing a potential death penalty, the couple must have breathed a sigh of relief when, during the trial, police found the Grimsby baby.

From BBC