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sigh
/saɪ/
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What does sigh mean?
verb
- To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.
- To lament; to grieve.
- To utter sighs over; to lament or mourn over.
More meanings (7)
verb
- To make a sound like sighing.
- To exhale (the breath) in sighs.
- To express by sighs; to utter in or with sighs.
noun
- A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.
- (figuratively) a manifestation of grief; a lament.
- (slang) A person who is bored.
interjection
- An expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.
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IPA pronunciation
/saɪ/
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
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See this word in context.
“Oh no—not at all,” replied Gabriel, hastily, and a sigh escaped him, which the deprivation of lamb skins could hardly have caused.
He breathed a sigh of relief as he drew out the little tin box, and, opening it, found his greatest treasures undisturbed.
More book examples (3)
Then she heaved a great sigh of relief and lifted her hands to push back the damp, clustering hair from her face.
Valentin watched for a few moments the quickened flame, and then, with his head leaning on his hand, gave a melancholy sigh.
No terms seemed too extravagant Upon her to employ— I used to mope, and sigh, and pant, Just like a love-sick boy!