Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sigh-wistfully
Verb (phrase)
/saɪ ˈwɪstfəl.i/
Definition
To express a deep, reflective longing or yearning through a sigh.
Examples
- She sighed wistfully as she looked at old photographs from her childhood.
- He sighed wistfully, thinking of the adventures he had in his youth.
Meaning
Sigh-wistfully conveys a sense of nostalgia or a bittersweet desire for something that may be out of reach. It reflects an emotional state where one is caught between appreciation for the present moment and a yearning for something lost or imagined.
Synonyms
- Yearn
- Long
- Wish
- Pine
