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groaningly — See groaner. * * * … Universalium
groaningly — groan·ing·ly … English syllables
groaningly — adverb : in a groaning manner … Useful english dictionary
Glossary of musical terminology — This is a list of musical terms that are likely to be encountered in printed scores, music reviews, and program notes. Most of the terms are Italian (see also Italian musical terms used in English), in accordance with the Italian origins of many… … Wikipedia
groan — groaner, n. groaningly, adv. /grohn/, n. 1. a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers. 2. a deep, inarticulate sound uttered in derision, disapproval, desire, etc. 3. a deep grating or creaking sound due to a… … Universalium
plaintively — Synonyms and related words: brokenheartedly, complainingly, dolefully, dolorously, fretfully, grieffully, grievously, groaningly, lamentingly, moanfully, mournfully, peevishly, petulantly, querulously, ruefully, sorrowfully, tearfully, wailfully … Moby Thesaurus
groan — verb 1》 make a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, or pleasure. 2》 make a low creaking sound when pressure or weight is applied. 3》 (groan beneath/under) be oppressed by. noun a groaning sound. Derivatives groaner noun groaning… … English new terms dictionary
groan — /groʊn / (say grohn) noun 1. a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief. 2. a deep murmur uttered in derision, disapproval, etc. 3. a deep grating or creaking noise, as of wood, etc. –verb (i) 4. to utter a deep inarticulate sound expressive… …
groan — [grōn] vi. [ME gronien < OE granian, akin to GRIN, Ger greinen, to weep] 1. to utter a deep sound expressing pain, distress, or disapproval 2. to make a creaking or grating sound, as from great strain [a heavy gate groaning on its hinges] 3.… … English World dictionary
groan — v. & n. v. 1 a intr. make a deep sound expressing pain, grief, or disapproval. b tr. utter with groans. 2 intr. complain inarticulately. 3 intr. (usu. foll. by under, beneath, with) be loaded or oppressed. n. the sound made in groaning. Phrases… … Useful english dictionary
