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sigh
[sahy]
verb (used without object)
to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief.
to yearn or long; pine.
to make a sound suggesting a sigh.
sighing wind.
verb (used with object)
to express or utter with a sigh.
to lament with sighing.
noun
the act or sound of sighing.
sigh
/ saɪ /
verb
(intr) to draw in and exhale audibly a deep breath as an expression of weariness, despair, relief, etc
(intr) to make a sound resembling this
trees sighing in the wind
to yearn, long, or pine
(tr) to utter or express with sighing
noun
the act or sound of sighing
Other Word Forms
- sigher noun
- outsigh verb (used with object)
- unsighing adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of sigh1
Word History and Origins
Origin of sigh1
Example Sentences
Economists and markets breathed a sigh of relief on Friday when inflation numbers finally arrived.
Olu Sonola, head of US economic research for Fitch Ratings, said he expected the figures to bring a "sigh of relief for the Fed".
"The haul is basically worthless," he sighed, explaining it would barely cover the day's fuel costs, let alone his crew's wages.
“Your adrenaline carries you to another planet when that thing starts,” he sighs with pleasure.
My forever favorite, though, is Walker’s shortbread: the kind that crumbles with a sigh when you press your thumb into it.
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When To Use
Sigh, an audible exhalation, conveys a broad range of emotions from sadness and disappointment to sarcasm and relief. People frequently write it out online to express such sentiments.
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