Desolation
Desolation noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: his desolation after his twin brother died was incurable
Dolefulness and desolation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dolefulness" instead a noun "Desolation".
Dolefulness
Dolefulness noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: with the resigned dolefulness of an athlete who knows his playing days are over, he cleared out his locker for the last time
Desolation and dolefulness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Desolation" instead a noun "Dolefulness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- sadness and desolation
- sadness and dolefulness
- distress and desolation
- distress and dolefulness
- melancholy and desolation
- melancholy and dolefulness
- despondency and desolation
- despondency and dolefulness
- dejection and desolation
- dejection and dolefulness
- despair and desolation
- despair and dolefulness
- sorrow and desolation
- sorrow and dolefulness
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