What does whiny mean?
Whiny means Whining; tending to whine or complain..
Whiny
/ˈwaɪni/ · adjective
Meaning
Whining; tending to whine or complain..
Definitions by Sense
- Whining; tending to whine or complain.
- Having a nasally or high-pitched voice.
Example Sentences
She is very whiny; she keeps complaining about trivial things.
Mrs. Strakosh is played with a whinier accent than Mrs. Brice.
But everyone else seems to have phoned in the film, including Mr. Grodin at his whiniest and Arthur Hiller, the veteran director of films as funny as The In-Laws and as unspeakable as Love Story.
It takes nerve for a singer to dig out a whiny teenage lament from the early days of rock 'n' roll and transform it into a sexy, slow-burning torch song for adults.
Synonyms for whiny
Antonyms for whiny
Related Words
Word Forms
- whinier
- whiniest
- whiney
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for whiny?
Common synonyms include fretful, querulous, whining, complaintive.
What is the opposite of whiny?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use whiny in a sentence?
She is very whiny; she keeps complaining about trivial things.
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