sighing
Translation
sighing
Examples
Her constant sighing was getting on my nerves.
Her constant sighing was getting on my nerves.
There was a lot of sighing in the room.
There was a lot of sighing in the room.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) sighing the act of sighing by someone Her constant sighing was getting on my nerves.
Similar Words
Synonyms: groaning, moaning
Etymology
From the verb 'to sigh' + the '-ing' suffix, which forms a noun indicating an action.
Memory Tips
This is the action of the verb 'to sigh'. Think of the sound and the action together.