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whiningly

/hwɪnɪŋli/ adverb · British & US

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What does whiningly mean?

adverb

In a whining manner; in a complaining or querulous tone.

Example

"She spoke whiningly about the unfairness of the situation."

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Etymologically related

whine whiner whiningly whimper

Synonyms for whiningly

whimperingly whinily complainingly querulously piteously piteously

Antonyms of whiningly

cheerfully confidently assertively

Rhymes with whiningly

whining shining sining swining