Exhalation

usgb/ˌekshəˈleɪʃn/
noun

The process or action of breathing out.

He let out a long, weary exhalation as he relaxed his body.
Visual representation of "exhalation" - The process or action of breathing out.

Often appears as...

  • exhalation of breath
  • deep exhalation
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Physical Release

Exhalation can describe not just breathing out, but also a sense of releasing tension or emotion.

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With a heavy exhalation, she dropped the weight of stress.
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Paired Action

'Exhalation' is often used alongside 'inhalation' to detail both actions of breathing in several contexts.

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Focus on your inhalation and exhalation during meditation.
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Followed by Relaxation

Exhalation is frequently mentioned before actions indicating relaxation, such as 'sigh' or 'sit down.'

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After a long exhalation, he sat in his favorite chair.
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