sigh

B1
Pronunciation
/saɪ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

2 Definition

Figuratively, a manifestation of grief; a lament.

3 Definition

A person who is bored.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

Example Sentences
  • He sighed over the lost opportunity.
2 Definition

To lament; to grieve.

3 Definition

To utter sighs over; to lament or mourn over.

4 Definition

To experience an emotion associated with sighing.

Example Sentences
  • He silently sighed for his lost youth.
5 Definition

To make a sound like sighing.

6 Definition

To exhale (the breath) in sighs.

Example Sentences
  • She sighed a sigh that was nearly a groan.
7 Definition

To express by sighs; to utter in or with sighs.

Example Sentences
  • "I guess I have no choice," she sighed.
Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

An expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

Example Sentences
  • Sigh, I'm so bored at work today.