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

But Taylor eventually sighed and launched into an answer on his own. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

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

Noun

Once the good news was delivered in the Huskies’ locker room last week, there was a collective sigh of relief from the group knowing that their teammate was wronged and it was made right. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

At this point, the two begin (deep sigh) performing lines from Romeo and Juliet while dressed as the title characters. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing sigh

• sigh (for)