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What is another word for Sighingly?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

Sighingly is an adverb that describes the act of sighing or breathing out deeply and audibly as an expression of sadness or exhaustion. Some synonyms for sighingly include wistfully, longingly, mournfully, forlornly, regretfully, resignedly, wearily, and despondently. Each of these words conveys a sense of sadness or disappointment, but with slightly different nuances. For instance, wistfully suggests a sense of longing or nostalgia, while mournfully implies a feeling of grief or sadness. Similarly, resignedly conveys a sense of acceptance or acquiescence, while wearily suggests physical or emotional exhaustion. Whatever the context, these synonyms can help convey a sense of deep emotion and introspection to the reader.
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Usage examples for Sighingly

They had not held much conference together since their first conversation, and as time goes on, Christian has no more talk but with himself, and that sometimes Sighingly, and sometimes more comfortably.
"Bunyan Characters First Series"
Alexander Whyte
The lark had left singing But song all round was ringing, As though the rushes Were Sighingly repeating And mingling that most sweet thing With the sweet note of thrushes.
"Poems New and Old"
John Freeman
"Just what poor Belle said," she thought Sighingly after he had gone.
"Without a Home"
E. P. Roe

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