Sigh ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Sigh ( verb )

Breathe out audibly through one's nose and mouth, typically as a sign of weariness, relief, or sadness.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french souspir, based on latin suspirare, from sub- "from below" +spirare "breathe".

Examples:

1. She sighed as she sat down.
2. He sighed and looked out the window.
3. I couldn't help but sigh at the sight of the beautiful sunset.
4. She sighed and shook her head.
5. He sighed heavily, clearly not happy with the news.

(As a noun)

Sigh ( noun )

Breathe out audibly through one's nose and mouth, typically as a sign of weariness, relief, or sadness.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french souspir, based on latin suspirare, from sub- "from below" +spirare "breathe".

Examples:

1. She sighed as she sat down.
2. He sighed and looked out the window.
3. I couldn't help but sigh at the sight of the beautiful sunset.
4. She sighed and shook her head.
5. He sighed heavily, clearly not happy with the news.