adjective

groaning

groaning, laden, creaking

The table was groaning with food.

The table was groaning with food.

groaning with ((sth.)) to be full of or heavily loaded with (sth.) The table was groaning with food.

Synonyms: laden, overloaded, packed

From the present participle of the verb 'to groan'.

Imagine a table so full of food that it is metaphorically 'groaning' under the weight.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.