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Uncommonsighing
The correct spelling is sighing.
How to pronounce sighing
verb
IPA: /ˈsaɪ.ɪŋ/
Say it like: Sii-ng
The correct spelling is sighing. To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue… For example: "He sighed over the lost opportunity."
Usage Examples
“He sighed over the lost opportunity.”
“He silently sighed for his lost youth.”
“She sighed a sigh that was nearly a groan.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.
- 2.To lament; to grieve.
- 3.To utter sighs over; to lament or mourn over.
- 4.To experience an emotion associated with sighing.
- 5.To make a sound like sighing.
noun
- 1.The utterance of a sigh.
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