Roaning

Part of speech: verb, noun

Definitions

1. Producing a prolonged, low mournful sound often expressing pain or sorrow ; expressing dissatisfaction or complaint in a drawn-out manner ; making a deep, resonant noise resembling groaning or moaning
2. Emitting a sustained, plaintive vocal sound conveying distress or unhappiness ; voicing grievances or discontent in a lengthened tone ; generating a deep, resonant auditory effect akin to moaning
3. Giving out a prolonged, sorrowful or complaining sound indicative of discomfort or displeasure ; uttering continuous expressions of dissatisfaction ; producing deep, reverberating noises similar to groans or moans

Etymology: "Roaning" is the form of the verb "roan" (to wail in sorrow, or to moan, groan, or roar) with the "-ing" ending, which turns the verb into a noun or present participle. The base verb "roan" is the older and more dialectal of the pair, and it is the one that carries the sense of mournful crying. The word is a simple formation: an existing verb with the familiar suffix attached. Nothing about it is a borrowing or a coinage, so its history lies almost entirely in the verb it grew from.

Synonyms: groaning, moaning, complaining, lamenting

Antonyms: rejoicing, celebrating