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sigh
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/suʃˈpiɾu/sus·pi·ro
Definition
1A long, deep, audible exhalation expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or a similar feeling.
Usage examples
“He let out a sigh of relief when the exam was over.”
“A weary sigh escaped her lips.”
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Common combinations
deep sighheavy sighsigh of relieflet out a sigh
Idiomatic expressions
- Not a sigh was heard (complete silence).