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sighing

[sahy-ing]

sighing Definition

to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief..

Using sighing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sighing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was sighing heavily after a long day at work.

  • Example

    He sighed with relief when he heard the good news.

  • Example

    The wind was sighing through the trees.

sighing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sighing

Phrases with sighing

  • an audible exhalation expressing relief or relaxation

    Example

    I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw that I had passed the exam.

  • to long or pine for something

    Example

    She was sighing for her lost love.

  • to exhale with a sigh

    Example

    She sighed away her frustration.

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Summary: sighing in Brief

The verb 'sighing' [sahy-ing] refers to the act of audibly exhaling one's breath, often due to sorrow, weariness, or relief. It can be used to express emotions or to describe sounds, such as 'The wind was sighing through the trees.' 'Sighing' also appears in phrases like 'sigh of relief,' which denotes an audible exhalation expressing relief or relaxation.