moaning Meaning & Definition
What Does Moaning Mean?
As a verb, moaning means to bewail audibly. It is also used to mean to utter with moans.
Moaning at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | inarticulate, groaning and unarticulate |
| Antonyms | cackling, chortling and chuckling |
Moaning Definition (Verb)
- to bewail audibly : lament
moaning the loss
- to utter with moans
"My stomach hurts," she moaned.
- lament, complain
always moaning about work
- to make a moan : groan
injured patients moaning
- to emit a sound resembling a moan
The wind moaned in the trees.
Synonyms of Moaning
Antonyms of Moaning
Moaning in a Sentence
the moanings of the wounded men
‘Please don't leave me,’ he moaned.
moaning the loss
"My stomach hurts," she moaned.
always moaning about work
injured patients moaning
The wind moaned in the trees.
he moaned and cried for days after his dog, his only companion, died
their son moaned whenever anyone asked him to do some work
Word Forms & Grammar
moaned
moan·ing
moans
moan·er noun
moan
moaner
moaners
moaning
moaning (plural moanings)
Words That Rhyme With Moaning
Origin of Moaning
see moan:1
First Known Use
14th centuryt
Frequently Asked Questions About Moaning
What part of speech is moaning?
Moaning is a verb.
What is another word for moaning?
Close synonyms of moaning are inarticulate, groaning and unarticulate. See the full list of moaning synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of moaning?
The opposite of moaning can be expressed with words like cackling, chortling, chuckling and cracking up.