anhelation

/ænˌhɛlɪˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of gasping or panting for breath, especially in exhaustion or illness

“Her anhelation for oxygen after the intense workout was noticeable.”

2. noun

a state of longing or yearning for something, often in a romantic or emotional sense

“The anhelation in her heart for the long-lost love remained even after years apart.”

Synonyms

  • gasping
  • longing
  • panting
  • yearning

Antonyms

  • fulfillment
  • satisfaction