Definition of Sigh

1. Noun. An utterance made by exhaling audibly.

Exact synonyms: Suspiration
Generic synonyms: Utterance, Vocalization
Derivative terms: Suspire

2. Verb. Heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily. "She sighed sadly"
Exact synonyms: Suspire
Generic synonyms: Breathe, Respire, Suspire, Take A Breath
Derivative terms: Suspiration

3. Noun. A sound like a person sighing. "She heard the sigh of the wind in the trees"
Generic synonyms: Sound

4. Verb. Utter with a sigh.
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter

Definition of Sigh

1. v. i. 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, or the like.

2. v. t. To exhale (the breath) in sighs.

3. n. A deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued or grieved; the act of sighing.

Definition of Sigh

1. to let out a sigh (a deep, audible breath) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Sigh

1. 1. A deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued or grieved; the act of sighing. "I could drive the boat with my sighs." (Shak) 2. Figuratively, a manifestation of grief; a lanent. "With their sighs the air Frequenting, sent from hearts contrite." (Milton) Origin: OE. Sigh; cf. OE. Sik. See Sigh. 1. To exhale (the breath) in sighs. "Never man sighed truer breath." (Shak) 2. To utter sighs over; to lament or mourn over. "Ages to come, and men unborn, Shall bless her name, and sigh her fate." (Pior) 3. To express by sighs; to utter in or with sighs. "They . . . Sighed forth proverbs." (Shak) "The gentle swain . . . Sighs back her grief." (Hoole) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sigh

sifilet
sift
sifted
sifter
sifter
sifters
sifting
siftings
sifts
siganid
siganids
sigaultian
sigeh
Siggaard-Andersen nomogram
sigh (current term)
sigh (current term)
sighed
sigher
sighers
sighful
sighing
sighless
sighlike
sighs
sight
sight
sight-read
sight-sing
sighted
sightedness

Other Resources:

Search for Sigh on Dictionary.com!Search for Sigh on Thesaurus.com!Search for Sigh on Google!Search for Sigh on Wikipedia!

Search