Synonyms of sigh

sigh 1 of 2

verb

ˈsī 

as in to gasp

to take in and let out a deep audible breath or to make a similar sound

Mom always used to sigh loudly whenever she found a mess on the floor—which was often

a breeze sighed through the leaves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gasp
• huff
• breathe
• snort
• sniff
• exhale
• sough
• pant
• inhale
• puff
• wheeze
• yawn
• respire
• inspire
• expire
• snuffle

sigh

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noun

as in gasp

Related Words

• gasp
• whisper
• murmur
• gurgle
• babble
• hiss
• moan
• rustle
• coo
• hum
• purr
• whir
• zoom
• suspiration
• susurration
• susurrus
• thrum
• drone
• whiz
• churr
• chirr
• zip
• buzz
• burr
• zing
• whish

Dissimilar Words

• scream
• roar
• shriek
• yell
• squeal
• howl
• screech
• yelp
• squall
• bawl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sigh

Verb

Inevitably the streak ends and everyone sighs, reflects and returns to work. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Gosha sighs, at the prospect of having to raise an amount that, over in the States, would be less than 50 bucks. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 July 2026

Noun

As far as a sigh of deep breath, obviously there’s a level of concern, but Jaxson is tough. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Those with Emilio Pagán on their rosters breathed a collective sigh of relief. — Greg Jewett, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing sigh

• sigh (for)