sigh

Exhalation of air followed by an audible sound. Various emotions are behind this type of action such as sadness or feeling of relief. Visual sighing is indicated by a puff of air near the characters face.

Not to be confused with snort which is a similar action where the air is exhaled through the nose but faster more forcefully, usually to express smugness or excitement.

Examples

Non-examples

snort

See also

• puff of air

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