sighing
sighing is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, sighing is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofsighing
- To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.
Example: "He sighed over the lost opportunity."
- To lament; to grieve.
- To utter sighs over; to lament or mourn over.
- To experience an emotion associated with sighing.
Example: "He silently sighed for his lost youth."
- To make a sound like sighing.
- To exhale (the breath) in sighs.
Example: "She sighed a sigh that was nearly a groan."
- To express by sighs; to utter in or with sighs.
Example: ""I guess I have no choice," she sighed."
- The utterance of a sigh.
Example: "the groanings and sighings of the dying man"
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