slight groan

Frequency: 6.24.8 per million words

a small, quiet groan

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Examples (10)

  • He gave a slight groan as he tried to stand on his injured ankle.
  • A slight groan escaped her lips when she saw the pile of paperwork.
  • With a slight groan of effort, the old man pushed himself out of the armchair.
  • The only sound in the room was a slight groan from the sleeping dog.
  • I heard a slight groan and realized he wasn't feeling well.
  • She tried to stifle a slight groan of disappointment.
  • He woke up with a slight groan, stretching his stiff muscles.
  • Upon hearing the news, his only response was a slight groan.
  • Every time he moved, a slight groan betrayed the pain he was hiding.
  • A slight groan could be heard from the back of the class during the long lecture.