SIGHING
/ˈsaɪ.ɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SIGHING
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.
The utterance of a sigh.
"the groanings and sighings of the dying man"
Examples of SIGHING in a Sentence
- "He sighed over the lost opportunity."
- "the groanings and sighings of the dying man"
Word Details
Is SIGHING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SIGHING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SIGHING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for SIGHING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | i | g | h | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SIGHING
37 words from the letters in SIGHING
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4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SIGHING in Word Games
SIGHING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SIGHING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SIGHING to find 37 additional valid words.