sigh

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Mr. Grayson sighed and rubbed his finger along his upper lip.

From Literature

Aunt Pretty put down her crocheting and sighed.

From Literature

With a sigh, he placed the box on his desk and started the rounds of his room.

From Literature

He sighed loudly, looked at the boy, and said, “Go,” before facing his own monster.

From Literature

The man dug into his pocket with a long-suffering sigh, the dim light gleaming off a sprinkling of curly gray hairs on his saggy pectorals and belly.

From Literature