gasp softly

Frequency: 6.25.1 per million words

To gasp quietly.

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Examples (20)

  • She gasped softly when she saw the ring.
  • She gasped softly in surprise when the lights suddenly went out.
  • He gasps softly at the breathtaking view each morning.
  • He could only gasp softly as the cold water hit his skin.
  • They were gasping softly as the story reached its twist.
  • The child gasped softly while looking at the giant Christmas tree.
  • I had gasped softly before I found my voice again.
  • Seeing the old photograph made her gasp softly with nostalgia.
  • The audience gasped softly, not wanting to disturb the performance.
  • He gasps softly every time he feels a sharp pain in his side.
  • “No,” she managed to gasp softly after the fall.
  • The audience gasped softly as the dancer performed a daring leap.
  • We could hear her gasp softly in the dark hallway.
  • I heard him gasp softly behind me, but I didn't turn around.
  • Try to gasp softly so you don’t alarm the baby.
  • She gasped softly, realizing she had forgotten her keys inside.
  • He will gasp softly when the lights come on.
  • The mystery was so intense that the readers would gasp softly at each turn.
  • Startled, she covered her mouth and gasped softly.
  • "Oh, no," she gasped softly, looking at the broken vase.