sigh

verb

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\ ˈsī

sighed; sighing; sighs

Definition of sigh

(Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb

1 : to take a deep audible breath (as in weariness or relief)

2 : to make a sound like sighing wind sighing in the branches

3 : grieve, yearn sighing for days gone by

transitive verb

1 : to express by sighs

2 archaic : to utter sighs over : mourn

sigh

noun

Definition of sigh (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : an often involuntary act of sighing especially when expressing an emotion or feeling (such as weariness or relief)

2 : the sound of gently moving or escaping air sighs of the summer breeze

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Examples of sigh in a Sentence

Verb He sighed with relief when he saw that he passed the test. The wind sighed through the trees. “I may never see my old home again,” she sighed.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Jackson sighed when he was asked to relive that game Wednesday. — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, "Why are the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson and Texans’ Deshaun Watson MVP candidates? They still play like like they’re in college.," 15 Nov. 2019 Immediately, the town sighed a huge sigh of relief. — Shady Grove Oliver, Anchorage Daily News, "Utqiagvik finally celebrates first successful bowhead hunt of season," 21 Nov. 2019 South Florida’s palm trees are postcard promises of sighing sea breezes and sandy beaches, but the icon of the tropics may be an impractical adornment in an era of climate change. — Kimberly Miller, sun-sentinel.com, "Oaks instead of palm trees? Florida’s iconic palms don’t cut it with climate change," 14 Nov. 2019 In response to the news, Thorne posted an Instagram Story of herself heavily sighing and rolling her eyes. — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, "Bella Thorne shares steamy picture with ex Tana Mongeau after the YouTuber gets engaged," 19 June 2019 Another friend looked at the screen in his hand and sighed, deeply. — Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, "Johnson: Our hurt for Kamille 'Cupcake’ McKinney demands more from this Classic, from all of us," 23 Oct. 2019 That was the difference,’’ sighed Del Norte coach Leigh Cole. — Pomerado News, "Bye week gives Nighthawks chance to regroup," 25 Sep. 2019 Phillips and his teammates could sigh in relief inside their locker room. — Matt Goul, cleveland, "No. 6 Euclid holds off No. 12 Medina, 43-35, to remain unbeaten," 21 Sep. 2019 Ramirez muttered and sighed as the teens, with their baby faces and coltish bodies, bumbled a run-through. — Diana Marcum, Los Angeles Times, "Gay shopkeeper stands his ground in a Central Valley town, carving out space for others," 20 Aug. 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Louisville breathed a sigh of relief from escaping with a 62-58 win over Syracuse, Elizabeth Balogun was thinking too much. — David J. Kim, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville women's basketball escapes first ACC play with a win over Syracuse," 29 Dec. 2019 This likely made plenty of Mustang enthusiasts breathe a sigh of relief—though of course there are plenty, as well, who will take issue with it for their own reasons. — Eric Adams, Popular Mechanics, "8 Things You Need to Know About Ford's Electric Mustang Mach-E," 19 Nov. 2019 The Longhorns took a collective sigh of relief when Cameron Dicker hit a 33-yard field goal as time expired to lift Texas over Kansas 50-48 on Saturday night. — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, "Texas survives Les Miles, Kansas with last-second, game-winning field goal," 20 Oct. 2019 Rudolph’s upbeat appearance drew a collective sigh of relief from his teammates. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Iffy path ahead for Steelers with Rudolph’s status uncertain," 7 Oct. 2019 The Pac-12 got a huge sigh of relief when Oregon finally scored a touchdown late in the third quarter and held on for a 17-7 win. — oregonlive, "What they’re saying nationally, in Berkeley after Oregon Ducks rally past Cal," 6 Oct. 2019 The morning after an explosion rocked a Columbia office complex and shopping center, authorities shared more details about the blast and breathed a collective sigh of relief that no one was injured. — Lillian Reed, baltimoresun.com, "Columbia explosion aftermath: Destruction of some businesses leaves owners devastated," 26 Aug. 2019 Fans of The Spanish Princess can breath a collective sigh of relief. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Starz Will Expand The Spanish Princess With Eight New Episodes," 9 June 2019 Meanwhile the president’s aides breathed a collective sigh of relief upon reading the description of Mueller’s findings. — Jonathan Lemire, The Seattle Times, "Trump claims vindication in Mueller report, goes on attack," 25 Mar. 2019

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