verb
- to breathe out slowly and audibly, especially to express sadness, relief, or tiredness
noun
- a long, deep breath that can be heard, especially one expressing sadness, relief, or tiredness
Examples
- She sighed deeply when she heard the bad news.
- He sighed with relief after finishing the difficult exam.
- The tired worker sighed as he looked at the pile of paperwork.
- Her sigh of disappointment was audible across the room.
- With a heavy sigh, she closed the book and went to bed.
- The mother sighed contentedly as she watched her children play.
- A long sigh escaped his lips when he realized his mistake.