Sigh

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪ/

Sigh (verb)

  1. to let out a long, deep breath because of sadness, relief, or tiredness.

Examples

  • She sighed deeply after reading the letter.
  • He sighed with relief when the exam ended.

Common collocations: sigh deeply, sigh with relief, sigh heavily, soft sigh, heavy sigh

Sigh (noun)

  1. a long, deep breath that makes a sound, showing feelings like sadness or relief.

Examples

  • A soft sigh escaped her lips.
  • The room was silent except for his occasional sigh.

Synonyms of Sigh

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Sigh

  • when inhaling sharply