Stephenlearner Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
A sigh of contentment
Hi,
Can you read this sentence and tell me why the author used " a sigh of contentment"?
He sat back with a sigh of contentment, thoroughly enjoying the warmth of the crackling fire upon the hearth.
I think people sigh when they are worried, or anxious, or sad. Have you ever heard people sigh when they are happy or content?
Thank you.
Can you read this sentence and tell me why the author used " a sigh of contentment"?
He sat back with a sigh of contentment, thoroughly enjoying the warmth of the crackling fire upon the hearth.
I think people sigh when they are worried, or anxious, or sad. Have you ever heard people sigh when they are happy or content?
Thank you.
Top answer
I don't see a problem. "Sigh of contentment" is practically a cliche.
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