moaningly
Definition
Adverb: In a manner that expresses a low, prolonged sound of pain, suffering, or complaint; with a moaning quality.
Usage Examples
- (She expressed her complaints in a tone of suffering.)
- (The wind made a low, sad sound like a moan.)
- (He made a sound of pain or frustration.)
Advanced Usage
- "to speak moaningly": to utter words in a tone of complaint or grief.
- The old man told his story moaningly, recalling his many losses. (He narrated his tale with a sorrowful, moaning voice.)
Variants and Related Words
Moan (noun, verb): a low, prolonged sound of pain or grief; to make such a sound.
- She let out a soft moan of relief. (Noun: a sound of feeling.)
- He moaned in his sleep. (Verb: to produce a moan.)
Moanful (adj): expressing or causing moaning; mournful.
- The moanful cry of the wolf echoed across the valley. (The cry was sad and full of pain.)
Synonyms
- Plaintively: in a sad, mournful way.
- Dolefully: in a sorrowful, depressing manner.
- Wailingly: with a loud, high-pitched cry of pain.
Related Idioms
- Moan and groan: to complain or express dissatisfaction repeatedly.
- He spent the whole meeting moaning and groaning about the new policy. (He complained loudly and persistently.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Moan about: to complain or express dissatisfaction regarding something.
- She is always moaning about the weather. (She complains endlessly about it.)