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

After the scores from Stockdale and Crowley, prop Rhys Carre breathed new life into the Welsh cause with an excellent solo try to leave just two points in it at the break.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Lou lived and breathed like a celebrity but made a career selling handbags.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The Gunners have breathed new life into City's title challenge with disappointing draws at Brentford and Wolves since Pep Guardiola's men last played in the Premier League.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

“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 • Feb. 10, 2026

Danny breathed in the mountain air and stared at the bright orange sun setting between mountain peaks until the memory was burned in his mind.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova