sigh
nounmasculine/suʃˈpiɾu/medium
sus·pi·ro
Definition
A long, deep, audible exhalation expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or a similar feeling.
He let out a sigh of relief when the exam was over.
A weary sigh escaped her lips.
Common collocations
deep sighheavy sighsigh of relieflet out a sigh
Idiomatic expressions
- Not a sigh was heard (complete silence).
Etymology
Do latim 'suspirium'.