Moaned: meaning, definitions and examples
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moaned
[ moสnd ]
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:
๐ต๐น gemido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเคพเคนเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช stรถhnen
๐ฎ๐ฉ merintih
๐บ๐ฆ ััะพะฝะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ jฤczeฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท gรฉmir
๐ช๐ธ gemir
๐น๐ท inlemek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃููู
๐จ๐ฟ stรฉnat
๐ธ๐ฐ vzdychaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅปๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ jamrati
๐ฎ๐ธ รถskra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะทัาฃะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แฃแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ inilti
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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 *mลnฤ , 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.