Antonyms for sigh

Grammar : Verb

Spell : sahy

Phonetic Transcription : saɪ

Definition of sigh

Origin : mid-13c., probably a Middle English back-formation from sighte, past tense of Old English sican "to sigh," perhaps echoic of the sound of sighing. Related: Sighed; sighing.

verb breathe out heavily
verb long for

Example sentences :

He wears the look of one who is gnawed with envy, and he heaves the sigh of despair.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

"I am sorry you couldn't agree with Halbert Davis, Robert," she said, with a sigh.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

"I don't know that I've ever found it so," Katherine replied with a sigh.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

The greetings of friends on the platforms at the different stations only made him sigh.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

"You're very kind," said Aunt Frank, with a sigh of bewildered relief.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

"Well, of all cantankerous cranks he is the worst," he would say with a sigh.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

Hubertine, hearing nothing more, not even a sigh, did not like to call again.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Then with a sigh of satisfaction, he fumbled for his pipe and tobacco, and looked about him.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

Kingozi dropped that bottle into his side pocket with a sigh of relief.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

With a sigh she pressed her large, capable hands to her heart.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

Synonyms for sigh

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