Synonyms for

Sighing

Verb / ˈsaɪɪŋ / Another word for sighing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of breathing out audibly in a long deep breath, especially as an expression of sadness, tiredness, or relief.

Synonyms & similar words

sigh suspire exhale puff blow pant gasp wheeze whistle groan moan whimper murmur lament complain mourn grieve sob weep cry snivel

Example sentences

  1. She was sighing heavily after a long day at work.
  2. The wind was sighing through the trees.
  3. He sighed with relief when he found his keys.
  4. She sighed with pleasure as she tasted the delicious food.
  5. I heard him sighing deeply in his sleep.

Quotes

  • 'A sigh is the heart's own language.' - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  • 'A sigh is the echo of a gasp.' - W. H. Auden
  • 'Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more, Men were deceivers ever.' - William Shakespeare

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