Moaned: meaning, definitions and examples

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moaned

 

[ moสŠnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional expression

To moan is to make a low sound of pain or discomfort. It often conveys feelings of suffering, annoyance, or despair. People moan as a natural response to physical or emotional distress. The sound can serve as a way to express dissatisfaction or to seek attention from others. In some cases, moaning can also be associated with pleasure during intimate moments.

Synonyms

complain, groan, grumble, whine

Examples of usage

  • She moaned in pain after twisting her ankle.
  • He moaned about the long wait at the doctor's office.
  • The patient moaned softly during the procedure.
  • They moaned in frustration when the game ended in a tie.

Translations

Translations of the word "moaned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gemido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฐเคพเคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stรถhnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merintih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะพะฝะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jฤ™czeฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใ‚ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉmir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gemir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์Œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stรฉnat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdychaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ปๅŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jamrati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถskra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ะทั‹าฃะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒฃแƒ’แƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inilti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gemir

Etymology

The word 'moan' originates from the Old English term 'mรณan,' which means to express pain or sorrow. It has roots in Proto-Germanic *mลnฤ…, which is related to similar expressions in other Germanic languages such as Dutch 'moanen' and German 'jammern.' The term evolved over the centuries, maintaining its association with expressing discomfort or lamentation. By the 12th century, 'moan' was well established in English as a verb. In various dialects, the word took on additional meanings, such as expressing annoyance or dissatisfaction, which are prevalent in contemporary usage. The connotations of 'moan' also expanded into more informal contexts, such as moaning in pleasure, particularly in relationships. This evolution illustrates how language adapts to cultural and social changes over time.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,771, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.