pantingly

/ˈpæntɪŋli/
adverb
  1. In a way that involves breathing quickly and heavily, typically from exertion or excitement.
    • He spoke pantingly, still out of breath from the long run.
    • The dog panted pantingly after the long walk.
    • She answered pantingly, trying to catch her breath between words.
  2. In a way that shows eager desire or longing.
    • She looked pantingly at the last piece of cake on the table.
    • He listened pantingly to every word of the announcement.
    • The fans waited pantingly for the star to appear on stage.
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