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sigh

/saɪ/

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What does sigh mean?

verb

  1. 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.
  2. To lament; to grieve.
  3. To utter sighs over; to lament or mourn over.
More meanings (7)

verb

  1. To make a sound like sighing.
  2. To exhale (the breath) in sighs.
  3. To express by sighs; to utter in or with sighs.

noun

  1. A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.
  2. (figuratively) a manifestation of grief; a lament.
  3. (slang) A person who is bored.

interjection

  1. 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

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“Oh no—not at all,” replied Gabriel, hastily, and a sigh escaped him, which the deprivation of lamb skins could hardly have caused.
Thomas HardyFar from the Madding CrowdProject Gutenberg ebook #27
He breathed a sigh of relief as he drew out the little tin box, and, opening it, found his greatest treasures undisturbed.
Edgar Rice BurroughsTarzan of the ApesProject Gutenberg ebook #78
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Then she heaved a great sigh of relief and lifted her hands to push back the damp, clustering hair from her face.
Gene Stratton-PorterFrecklesProject Gutenberg ebook #111
Valentin watched for a few moments the quickened flame, and then, with his head leaning on his hand, gave a melancholy sigh.
Henry JamesThe AmericanProject Gutenberg ebook #177
No terms seemed too extravagant Upon her to employ— I used to mope, and sigh, and pant, Just like a love-sick boy!
Arthur Sullivan; W. S. (William Schwenck) GilbertThe Complete Plays of Gilbert and SullivanProject Gutenberg ebook #808