A past-tense verb form of sigh, used to express relief, resignation, or longing; in noun sense, it can refer to an act or instance of sighing. Pronounced with a long /aɪ/ vowel followed by a voiced /ɡ/ and a diminished final /d/, “sighed” typically carries a softer, breathy onset and a clipped, d‑final closure depending on pace and register.
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