Synonyms of sighed

sighed

verb

past tense of sigh

as in huffed

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

• huffed
• gasped
• snorted
• breathed
• sniffed
• panted
• soughed
• exhaled
• wheezed
• puffed
• yawned
• inhaled
• inspired
• respired
• snuffled
• expired

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sighed

With that, the Australian reporters sighed and smiled and the underdog-loving fans here likely will as well. — Vic Tafur, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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

Yet another review of EAR audio found that people who sighed frequently were not necessarily burdened by negative emotions. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 8 July 2026

Rabbi Eli Schlanger leaned back in his chair, sighed and grinned like a kid. — John Blake, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Pino’s supporters sighed and sniffled when the verdict was announced. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026

Sapphire sighed and kicked the covers down around our feet. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026

Seeing her dad’s handwriting, Lally sighed. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026

Johnson sighed and rubbed a hand over her head in relief. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026