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Meaning of suspīrium | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
[sʊsˈpiː.ri.ũː]

Definitions

  1. a deep breath
  2. a gasp, a pant
  3. a sigh
  4. Equivalent to 'Sigh': A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

Equivalents

English Sigh

Examples

“Nec mora, corripitur pervasor a febre, decumbit lectulo, exhorret cibum, fastidit et potum, profert aestuans iuge suspirium.”

Immediately the man who had invaded [the church property] was struck with a fever. He lay on his bed, refused food and drink, and in his fever, writhing, unceasingly brought forth a spasmodic pant.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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