adverb
- in a manner accompanied by groans; with groaning sounds
- in a reluctant or protesting manner; with audible signs of displeasure or effort
Usage: formed from the verb 'groan' + '-ingly' suffix
Usage: informal
Examples
- He groaningly lifted the heavy box off the shelf.
- She groaningly agreed to work the weekend shift.
- The old floorboards creaked groaningly under his weight.
- He groaningly admitted his mistake to the teacher.
- The audience groaningly endured the lengthy speech.
- She groaningly dragged herself out of bed on Monday morning.