english word · 2026-09-08
suspiration
noun
Meaning
The act of breathing out or taking a long, deep sigh. It often expresses a state of exhaustion, relief, or a heavy emotional burden.
Etymology
From the Latin 'suspiratio', which derives from 'suspirare', meaning to draw a deep breath or to sigh.
Examples
"A soft suspiration escaped her lips as she finally closed the book on the final chapter of their history."
"The only sound in the silent library was the weary suspiration of the scholar leaning over his maps."
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