whim´per|ing|ly

whim´per|ing|ly
whim|per «HWIHM puhr», verb, noun.
–v.i.
1. to cry with low, broken, mournful sounds: »

The sick child whimpered.

2. to make a low, mournful sound.
3. Figurative. to complain in a peevish, childish way; whine: »

to whimper for mercy.

–v.t.
to say with a whimper.
–n.
a whimpering cry or sound.
[probably imitative. Compare German wimmern.]
whim´per|er, noun.
whim´per|ing|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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