panting
/ˈpæntɪŋ/
adjective
- Breathing quickly and heavily, typically from exertion or excitement.
- A panting messenger arrived with urgent news.
- The panting hiker finally reached the top of the mountain.
- The panting dog lay down in the shade to cool off.
noun
- The act or sound of breathing quickly and heavily.
- His panting gradually slowed as he rested on the bench.
- We could hear the panting of the runners as they approached the finish line.
- The only sound in the quiet room was the panting of the tired puppy.
verb
- To breathe quickly and with short breaths, usually because of exercise, heat, or excitement.
- After running up the stairs, she was panting and needed a glass of water.
- The dog was panting happily after chasing the ball in the park.
- He was panting heavily as he crossed the finish line of the marathon.
- To want something very much; to long for something eagerly.
- She was panting for a chance to prove herself in the competition.
- The children were panting for the summer holidays to begin.
- Fans were panting for the release of the new movie.