Word Meaning

sigh definition and meaning

v. i. 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, or the like.
v. i. Hence, to lament; to grieve.
v. i. To make a sound like sighing.
v. t. To exhale (the breath) in sighs.
v. t. To utter sighs over; to lament or mourn over.
v. t. To express by sighs; to utter in or with sighs.
v. i. A deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued or grieved; the act of sighing.
v. i. Figuratively, a manifestation of grief; a lan/ent.

Crossword clues for sigh

- Audible breath
- Breathe long and loud
- Exhale wearily
- Express yearning
- Long audible breath
- Long, audible breath
- Moan
- Suspire