The child moaned incessantly until he got his way.
dramatically
Frequency:
50
%
She moaned dramatically when she heard the bad news.
softly
Frequency:
45
%
He moaned softly in pleasure.
Idiomatic Expressions for moan
Phrase: moan the blues
Meaning: to express sadness or sorrow through vocalization, typically in the form of a moan
Usage: The singer moaned the blues with such emotion that it brought tears to the audience's eyes.