Sighed: meaning, definitions and examples

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sighed

 

[ saษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional release

To sigh is to let out a long, deep breath, often as an expression of emotion. This act can signal a range of feelings, such as relief, sadness, or frustration. Sighing often occurs unconsciously and can be a response to tiredness or exasperation. It can also serve as a form of nonverbal communication, conveying feelings without the need for words.

Synonyms

exhale, gasp, groan, moan

Examples of usage

  • She sighed deeply after hearing the disappointing news.
  • He sighed with relief when the exam was finally over.
  • After a long day at work, she sank into her chair and sighed contentedly.
  • He let out a sigh of frustration when his plans fell through.

Translations

Translations of the word "sighed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suspirou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคน เคญเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช seufzte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghela nafas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั–ั‚ั…ะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ westchnฤ…ล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŸใ‚ๆฏใ‚’ใคใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soupira

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suspirรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iรง รงekti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•œ์ˆจ์„ ์‰ฌ์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ู‡ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzdychl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdychol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนๆฏไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zavzdihnil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั€ัั–ะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iรง รงษ™kdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suspirรณ

Etymology

The word 'sigh' originates from the Old English word 'sฤซgan,' which meant to draw a breath or to exhale audibly. This root word has Germanic and other cognates in various languages, indicating a common human experience of exhaling with emotion. Its usage evolved in Middle English as 'sighen,' maintaining the same connotation of expressing feelings. Historical texts illustrate that sighing has been a human response through the ages, often linked to love, grief, or deep thought, and has contributed to its rich literary presence in poetry and prose. Sighs have been depicted as significant emotive tools in literature, symbolizing longing, desire, and release. Overall, the evolution of the word reflects the innate human experience of filtering emotions through physical responses.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,043 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.