Sighing

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪɪŋ/

Sighing (noun)

  1. A slow, deep breath out through the mouth or nose, often showing tiredness, worry, or relief.
  2. Breathing out slowly to show annoyance or disappointment, usually when you feel you cannot change something.

Examples

  • Her sighing filled the quiet room.
  • The sighing sounded soft and steady.

Sighing (verb)

  1. To breathe out slowly and deeply, usually because you feel tired, worried, or relieved.

Examples

  • She is sighing after the long day.
  • He sighing softly helped him calm down.