First Known Use: 13th century
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1sigh
verb \ˈsī\
: to take in and let out a long, loud breath in a way that shows you are bored, disappointed, relieved, etc.
: to make a sound like sighing
: to say (something) with a sigh
Full Definition of SIGH
intransitive verb
1
: to take a deep audible breath (as in weariness or relief)
2
: to make a sound like sighing <wind sighing in the branches>
transitive verb
1
: to express by sighs
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Origin of SIGH
Middle English sihen, alteration of sichen, from Old English sīcan; akin to Middle Dutch versiken to sigh
Related to SIGH
- Synonyms
- sough
2sigh
noun
Definition of SIGH
1
: an often involuntary act of sighing especially when expressing an emotion or feeling (as weariness or relief)
2
: the sound of gently moving or escaping air <sighs of the summer breeze>
First Known Use of SIGH
14th century
SIGHS Defined for Kids
1sigh
verb \ˈsī\
sighedsigh·ing
Definition of SIGH for Kids
1
: to take or let out a long loud breath often as an expression of sadness or weariness
2
: to make a sound like sighing <Wind was sighing in the branches.>
3
: to say with a sigh <“Oh, dear,” she sighed.>
2sigh
noun
Definition of SIGH for Kids
: the act or a sound of taking or letting out a long loud breath <She finished with a sigh of relief.>
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