SIGH: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SIGH?

Need another word that means the same as “sigh”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “sigh” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Sigh” are: suspire, breathe out, exhale, rustle, whisper, murmur, sough, yearn, long, pine, ache, languish, carry a torch, suspiration, breath, breathing out, moan, whoosh, whir, swish

Sigh as a Noun

Definitions of "Sigh" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sigh” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A long, deep audible exhalation expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or similar.
• An utterance made by exhaling audibly.
• A gentle sound resembling a sigh, especially one made by the wind.
• A sound like a person sighing.

Synonyms of "Sigh" as a noun (10 Words)

breath	The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing. There wasn t a breath of air in the room.
breathing out	The bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation.
moan	A sound resembling a human moan. The moan of the wind in the chimneys.
murmur	A softly spoken or almost inaudible utterance. The distant murmur of traffic.
rustle	A light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind. There was a rustle in the undergrowth behind her.
sough	A moaning, whistling, or rushing sound as made by the wind in the trees or the sea.
suspiration	An utterance made by exhaling audibly.
swish	A rapid swinging movement. He could hear the swish of a distant car.
whir	A whirring sound. The whir of the projector.
whoosh	The noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid. There was a big whoosh of air.

Usage Examples of "Sigh" as a noun

• The councils heaved a sigh of relief when they saved over £6m between them.
• She heard the sigh of the wind in the trees.
• She let out a long sigh of despair.
• Except for the sigh of the wind, it was very quiet.

Sigh as a Verb

Definitions of "Sigh" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sigh” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Feel a deep yearning for (someone or something lost, unattainable, or distant.
• Emit a long, deep audible breath expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or similar.
• (of the wind or something through which the wind blows) make a sound resembling a sigh.
• Utter with a sigh.
• Heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily.

Synonyms of "Sigh" as a verb (13 Words)

ache	Be the source of pain. She ached for his touch.
breathe out	Draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs.
carry a torch	Move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one’s hands or on one’s body.
exhale	Breathe out. He exhaled the smoke towards the ceiling.
languish	Lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief. She still languished after Richard.
long	Desire strongly or persistently.
murmur	Make a low continuous sound. Nina murmured an excuse and hurried away.
pine	Have a desire for something or someone who is not present.
rustle	Move or act quickly or energetically; hustle. A nurse rustled in.
sough	Make a murmuring sound. The soughing of the wind in the canopy of branches.
suspire	Heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily. We only live only suspire Consumed by either fire or fire.
whisper	Speak softly; in a low voice. It was whispered that he would soon die.
yearn	Have affection for; feel tenderness for. She yearned for a glimpse of him.

Usage Examples of "Sigh" as a verb

• A breeze made the treetops sigh.
• She sighed sadly.
• Harry sank into a chair and sighed with relief.
• He sighed for days gone by.

Associations of "Sigh" (30 Words)

angry	(of a wound or sore) red and inflamed. The wild angry sea.
choleric	(in medieval medicine) having choler as the predominant bodily humour. Men of the choleric type take to kicking and smashing.
croak	Of a person make a sound similar to a croak when speaking or laughing. The frogs settled in the shade croaking happily.
enraged	Marked by extreme anger. An enraged mob screamed abuse.
exasperated	Greatly annoyed; out of patience. Had an exasperated look on his face.
furious	Full of anger or energy; violent or intense. A furious battle.
furiously	In a manner marked by extreme or violent energy. I was furiously opposed to the cuts.
fury	The hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals. In a fury he lashed the horse on.
groan	An utterance expressing pain or disapproval. Families groaning under mortgage increases.
growl	The sound of growling as made by animals. Keep out of this he growled.
guttural	Of a manner of speech characterized by the use of guttural sounds. A guttural voice.
indignant	Angered at something unjust or wrong. He was indignant at being the object of suspicion.
infuriated	Marked by extreme anger. Infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy.
irascible	Quickly aroused to anger. An irascible response.
irate	Feeling or characterized by great anger. A barrage of irate letters.
ire	Belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins. The plans provoked the ire of conservationists.
irritated	Showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed. The irritated look on Alec s face.
moan	A sound resembling a human moan. We listen to the fierce Achilles moaning for his mistress.
mood	A temporary state of mind or feeling. He was obviously in a mood.
outraged	Angered at something unjust or wrong. A look of outraged disbelief.
rage	A widespread temporary enthusiasm or fashion. She fell into a rage and refused to answer.
rancor	A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will.
resentful	Full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will. He was angry and resentful of their intrusion.
scowl	Frown with displeasure. She scowled at him defiantly.
shaking	A shaky motion. The shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe.
shriek	An exclamation mark. She was shrieking abuse at a taxi.
sick	People who are sick. Mark felt sick with fear.
snarl	An act or sound of snarling. I used to snarl at anyone I disliked.
tired	(especially of a statement or idea) boring or uninteresting because overfamiliar. Tired mothers with crying babies.
wrath	Intense anger (usually on an epic scale. He hid his pipe for fear of incurring his father s wrath.