Sighing
/ˈsaɪ.ɪŋ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Sighing
verb
- 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.
"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.
"He silently sighed for his lost youth."
- To make a sound like sighing.
Anagrams of Sighing
No exact anagrams found for "sighing". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
s1
i1
g2
h4
i1
n1
g2
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Sighing
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Sighing"
Sighing is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Sighing" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "sighing" is a medium-scoring word.