Meaning of suspiration | Babel Free
Definitions
The act of breathing, not necessarily for a sustained period (compare respiration, which is sustained).
Examples
“nor windy suspiration of forced breath”
“and the assistance of the inward Intercostal Muscles in deep Suspirations, when we take more large gulps of Aire to cool our heart overcharged with Love or Sorrow […]”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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