sigh
verb (used without object)
to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief.
sighing
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present participleof sigh.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But if you were in that meadow with hundreds of happy people sighing out every “ah-ah” in unison, you would have quickly picked up that refrain and maybe even joined the chorus.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Unfortunately for Pep Guardiola's side, City's defensive display will have had those same rivals sighing with relief.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
The score is a tone poem for cascading piano, string quartet and sighing clarinet lines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2025
“I’ve been laid off before,” Dave told me, sighing as he acknowledged that periods of looking for work are part of having a career.
From Slate ● May 20, 2025
I laid my head on the pillow, next to Helena’s sighing breath.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
