sighed (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /saɪ/
Definition
To exhale audibly, often to express sadness, tiredness, or relief.
Examples
She let out a long sigh when she saw the mess.
He sighed with contentment as he sank into the armchair.
The audience sighed collectively when the movie ended sadly.
How to Use sighed
- sigh of relief (collocation)
- An audible exhalation indicating that a source of stress or worry has ended. — "After the plane landed safely, there was a collective sigh of relief."
- sigh with [emotion] (prepositional phrase)
- To exhale audibly while experiencing a specific emotion. — "She sighed with frustration at the slow internet connection."
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