sigh
(noun, verb, interjection)
interjection
1. An expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.
- Sigh, I'm so bored at work today.
noun
1. an utterance made by exhaling audibly
Similar word(s): suspiration
Definition categories: communication, utterance, vocalization
2. a sound like a person sighing
- she heard the sigh of the wind in the trees
verb
1. heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
- She sighed sadly
Similar word(s): suspire
Definition categories: body, breathe, respire, suspire
2. utter with a sigh
Definition categories: communication, emit, utter
Sentences with sigh as a verb:
- When she saw it wasn't damaged, she sighed with relief.
- He sighed. It was going to be a long night.
- He sighed over the lost opportunity.
- He silently sighed for his lost youth.
- She sighed a sigh that was nearly a groan.
- sigh a note and sing a note
- "I guess I have no choice," she sighed.
- She sighed her frustrations.