- sigh
- sigh1 [ saı ] verb **1. ) intransitive to breathe out slowly making a long soft sound, especially because you are disappointed, tired, annoyed, or relaxed:sigh heavily/wearily/deeply: Jan sighed heavily and shook her head.sigh happily/contentedly: Sighing contentedly, Beth settled down in her comfortable chair.sigh with relief/satisfaction/regret etc.: Doug heard him sigh softly with relief.a ) transitive to say something with a sigh:I wish you had told me earlier, she sighed.2. ) intransitive if the wind sighs, it makes a long soft low soundsighsigh 2 [ saı ] noun count *a slow breath out that makes a long soft sound, especially because you are disappointed, tired, annoyed, or relaxed:I'll wait, he said with a sigh.a sigh of relief/pleasure/contentment/satisfaction: With a little sigh of pleasure, she sat up in bed and looked at the stunning view from her window.a sigh of exasperation/resignation/impatience/disappointment: His only reaction to the news was a sigh of disappointment.breathe/let out/give/heave a sigh: She let out a deep sigh.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.