Meaning & use
sigh
To let out a long, deep, audible breath, often expressing sadness, relief, or tiredness.
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She sighed with relief when the doctor said the test results were normal.
He sighed heavily before admitting that he had forgotten the anniversary again.
A note on using this word
Sigh is also used as a noun, as in a sigh of relief, and the emotion it conveys depends heavily on tone and context.
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