noun

sighing

SEYE-ihng

Sighing (noun) means the act of letting out sighs. Example: “Her constant sighing made it clear she was bored.”

noun

The act of letting out sighs.

"Her constant sighing made it clear she was bored."

adj

Marked by or accompanied with a sigh.

"He gave a sighing nod and agreed to help again."

How to use sighing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe action or sound of sighing repeatedly.

sighings plural

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Her constant _____ made it clear she was bored.

From sigh + -ing.

weighing neighing

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.