moan
a prolonged, low sound uttered from physical or mental suffering.
a prolonged, low sound uttered from any other strong physical or mental sensation, especially pleasure.
any prolonged, low sound: The alarming moan of the engines suggested they'd break down soon.
complaint or lamentation: Despite last year's moan about how much effort Christmas is, I'm feeling up to it this year.
to make a prolonged, low sound from physical or mental suffering.
to make a prolonged, low sound from any other strong physical or mental sensation, especially pleasure.
(of inanimate objects) to make a prolonged, low sound: The wind moaned through the trees.
to complain: I may moan about the weather here, but at least it doesn't get hot.
to utter (something) inarticulately or pitifully: He moaned his response.
to lament or express grief over; bemoan: It does no good to moan your position in life instead of taking action.
Origin of moan
1synonym study For moan
Other words for moan
Other words from moan
- moan·ful, adjective
- moan·ful·ly, adverb
- moan·ing·ly, adverb
- un·moaned, adjective
- un·moan·ing, adjective
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How to use moan in a sentence
As the protagonist gets herself off in front of her impotent husband, she moans “Oh, Gronky.”
‘A Gronking to Remember’ Speed Read: 8 Naughtiest Bits | Emily Shire | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIf you write about this,” he says, “make sure to mention her screams and moans.
When Japan scored a point there were moans and a long wailing cry of E-yay.
Samantha is overcome by these newfound sensations, and moans with pleasure.
The 10 Best Movie Sex Scenes of 2013: ‘Blue Is the Warmest Color,’ ‘Spring Breakers,’ and More | Marlow Stern | December 19, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd though the camera never turns to the fallen woman, the microphone nonetheless captures her pained moans and groans.
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But now her strength was failing her, he was certain; her moans were becoming more frequent, her protests more vehement.
Love's Pilgrimage | Upton SinclairThen the deed at Cefalu—and that accursed child Eleanor still remains to drive me wild with her moans and her sorrow.
God Wills It! | William Stearns DavisAll were silent; the quiet that prevailed was only broken by the moans and cries of the sufferers in the carts.
The British Expedition to the Crimea | William Howard RussellSo the captive sinks and moans when he finds that his break for freedom has led only to the tightening of his chains.
Love's Pilgrimage | Upton SinclairThe moans which I had before heard again smote my ear, and calmed my agitation with wonder and pity.
Rule of the Monk | Giuseppe Garibaldi
British Dictionary definitions for moan
/ (məʊn) /
a low prolonged mournful sound expressive of suffering or pleading
any similar mournful sound, esp that made by the wind
a grumble or complaint
to utter (words) in a low mournful manner
(intr) to make a sound like a moan
(usually intr) to grumble or complain (esp in the phrase moan and groan)
Origin of moan
1Derived forms of moan
- moaner, noun
- moanful, adjective
- moaning, noun, adjective
- moaningly, adverb
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