sighed; sighing; sighs
Definition of sigh
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to take a deep audible breath (as in weariness or relief)
2
: to make a sound like sighing
wind sighing in the branches
sigh
nounDefinition 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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The first known use of sigh was in the 13th century
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