Desolate and Plangent

Desolate

Desolate adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Plangent and desolate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plangent" instead an adjective "Desolate".

Nearby Words: desolation, desolately, desolated

Plangent

Plangent adjective - Expressing or suggesting mourning.
Usage example: a plangent, haunting song about a long-ago love

Desolate and plangent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Desolate" instead an adjective "Plangent".
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