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Meaning of sobs
A sob is a loud, typically involuntary, intake of breath, often accompanied by tears and other signs of emotional distress.
Etymology of sobs
The word "sob" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with the Old English word "sob(b)ian" meaning "to sigh" or "to murmur", and the Middle English word "sobben" meaning "to sob" or "to weep"
The modern English word "sob" emerged in the 14th century, with the verb "to sob" initially meaning "to sigh" or "to murmur", and later developing to encompass the modern meaning of a loud, involuntary intake of breath, often accompanied by tears and emotional distress
Synonyms
Definitions
- A deep, usually involuntary, inhalation of breath, often accompanied by tears and other signs of emotional distress, typically occurring in a series or spasmodically
- A fit of crying or weeping, typically characterized by convulsive gasps for breath
- To utter or express a sob, typically as a manifestation of strong emotion, such as grief, sadness, or joy
Usage Examples
- The news of her mother's passing made her break out into uncontrollable sobs
- He couldn't help but let out a sob when he saw the devastation caused by the natural disaster
- The crowd erupted into sobs and cheers as the home team won the championship