sigh

sigh [-ing] n

OE < siche < MD sike, to draw breath.

1. Single deep respiration; a long breath; the inhaling of a larger quantity of air than usual, and the sudden emission of it, and esp. Indicating or expressing dejection, grief, weariness, longing, pain, or relief.
2. Sound; noise.

sigh [-ing, -s] v

see sigh, n.

1. Emit; heave a long breath; suffer a deep single respiration; [fig.] express sorrow.
2. Wish; long ardently; express desire by sighing.
3. Make sound suggestive of a human breath.
4. Spend; consume time.
5. Speak with a deep breath.
6. Be sorry; feel sorrow.