moan
moaningly
-
a word derived from
moan.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
When, however, she had done so, she raised herself in bed, and listened; all was silent, save that the night, having become rather gusty, the wind at intervals swept moaningly round the deserted mansion.
From Tales for Young and Old by Various
For three days after that he looked through the window at the same hour and prayed moaningly for another glimpse of that paradise in the southern sky.
From Isobel : a Romance of the Northern Trail by James Oliver Curwood
The sun passed the zenith, and a low sighing breeze swept moaningly across the wide waste, even as the wail of lost spirits floats out on the midnight air, and then is hushed forever.
From Inez A Tale of the Alamo by Augusta J. (Augusta Jane) Evans
"Oh, if father were here!" was all she could murmur moaningly, as the clatter of hoofs rung out in the courtyard.
From The Slowcoach by E. V. (Edward Verrall) Lucas
It was almost a sob that burst from them, and moaningly they asked when help was coming.
From The Making of a Saint by W. Somerset (William Somerset) Maugham
