adverb
- in a manner characterized by moaning; with a sound or tone of moaning
Usage: often used to describe speech or sounds that convey pain, sadness, or complaint
Examples
- She spoke moaningly about the difficulties she had faced.
- The wind blew moaningly through the old house.
- He moaningly described his exhaustion after the long hike.
- The patient called out moaningly for help.
- The dog whimpered moaningly when left alone.