Pronunciation: /saɪ/
noun a long, deep audible exhalation expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or a similar feeling
A1 She let out a sigh of relief when she found her lost keys.
A2 After a long day at work, he couldn't help but let out a tired sigh.
B1 The teacher's sigh could be heard as she graded another stack of papers.
B2 His sigh of frustration echoed through the room as he struggled to understand the complex instructions.
C1 The politician's sigh of resignation was a clear indication of the challenges ahead.
C2 Her sigh of disappointment was palpable as she realized she had missed the opportunity of a lifetime.
verb to emit a sigh or make a sound expressing a similar feeling
A1 She sighed when she saw the long line at the grocery store.
A2 He sighed with relief when he finally finished his homework.
B1 The teacher sighed in frustration when the students wouldn't stop talking.
B2 After a long day at work, she sighed and collapsed onto the couch.
C1 The CEO sighed heavily as he contemplated the difficult decision ahead.
C2 The artist sighed with contentment as he admired his masterpiece.
formal She let out a deep sigh before addressing the board members.
informal I let out a sigh of relief when I found out the test was postponed.
slang I can't believe he did that, ugh, *sigh*.
figurative The old house seemed to sigh with relief as the new owners moved in.
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