deep-drawn

A person lets out a deep-drawn sigh of relief.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Uttered or produced from deep within: "deep-drawn" describes a sound, especially a sigh or breath, that is taken from the depths of one's being, often conveying strong emotion such as relief, sorrow, or weariness.

Usage Examples

• (A sigh taken from deep within, indicating relief.)
• (A breath taken with great effort or emotion.)

Advanced Usage

• "deep-drawn sigh": a common collocation emphasizing a sigh that originates from the core of one's chest or spirit.

  • He gave a deep-drawn sigh of exhaustion. (A sigh that shows physical or emotional fatigue.)

• "deep-drawn breath": a breath taken slowly and deliberately, often before speaking or reacting.

  • She took a deep-drawn breath before delivering the speech. (A preparatory breath to calm nerves.)

Variants and Related Words

• Deep (adj): extending far down from the top or surface.

  • The well is very deep. (It extends far downward.)

• Draw (verb): to pull or take in.

  • He drew a long breath. (He inhaled deeply.)

• Deep-drawn is a compound adjective formed from "deep" and "drawn" (past participle of "draw").

Synonyms

• Profound: very great or intense; deep.
• Heartfelt: sincere and deeply felt.
• Soulful: expressing deep feeling.

Related Idioms

• Take a deep breath: to inhale fully, often to calm oneself.

  • Before the exam, she took a deep breath. (She inhaled deeply to relax.)

• Draw a sigh: to produce a sigh, often with effort.

  • He drew a long sigh of relief. (He sighed deeply.)