sigh

sigh
I UK [saɪ] / US verb
Word forms "sigh":
present tense I/you/we/they sigh he/she/it sighs present participle sighing past tense sighed past participle sighed
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1)
a) [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.

b) [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 sound

II UK [saɪ] / US noun [countable]
Word forms "sigh":
singular sigh plural sighs
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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.

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Collocations:
Adjectives frequently used with sigh
▪  audible, deep, exasperated, great, heartfelt, heavy, huge, long, weary

English dictionary. 2014.

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