noun
sighing
SEYE-ihng
Sighing (noun) means the act of letting out sighs. Example: “Her constant sighing made it clear she was bored.”
noun
1
The act of letting out sighs.
"Her constant sighing made it clear she was bored."
adj
1
Marked by or accompanied with a sigh.
"He gave a sighing nod and agreed to help again."
How to use sighing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action or sound of sighing repeatedly.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sighings
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Etymology
From sigh + -ing.
Rhymes for sighing
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What does “sighing” mean?
The word “sighing” means the act of letting out sighs. In plain terms, the action or sound of sighing repeatedly.
How do you pronounce “sighing”?
“Sighing” is pronounced SEYE-ihng (/ˈsaɪ̯.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sighing” in a sentence?
Here is “sighing” used in a sentence: “Her constant sighing made it clear she was bored.”
What part of speech is “sighing”?
Depending on how it is used, “sighing” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “sighing” have?
“Sighing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of letting out sighs.
