Sigh
Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪ/
Sigh (verb)
- 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)
- 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.