plainˇtive
plainˇtive/ˈplān(t)iv/
adjective
sounding sad and mournful.
"a plaintive cry"
synonyms: mournful, sad, wistful, doleful, pathetic, pitiful, piteous, melancholy, melancholic, sorrowful, unhappy, wretched, woeful, grief-stricken, broken-hearted, heartbroken, desolate, heart-rending, forlorn, woebegone, disconsolate, plangent, heartsick, dolorous
21 hours ago ˇ How many syllables in plaintive? Check the Syllable Dictionary. Learn to divide plaintive into syllables. How to pronounce plaintive.
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6 hours ago ˇ ” That plaintive sentence introduces a chapter filled with alarming news. ... defined by tiny variations in the salinity, temperature, or density of seawater.
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28 minutes ago ˇ Later, before going onstage, she strikes a more plaintive note: "Chris, don't let them take me." (As it happened, Madonna did perform what Ciccone called ...
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6 hours ago ˇ doleful hear the syllables in doleful; plaintive hear the syllables in plaintive; soulful hear the syllables in soulful; woeful hear the syllables in woeful.
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22 hours ago ˇ I honestly think you need to work on the underlying issues (which you imply exist but reasonably don't go into) before either of you thinks about changing jobs.
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11 hours ago ˇ Reckless Kelly's use of acoustic guitars, subtle percussion, and plaintive vocals gives the song a raw, authentic feel, allowing the listener to connect deeply ...
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11 hours ago ˇ In their plaintive call for a return to the office, CEOs reveal how little they are needed. by John Q on September 27, 2024. My latest in The Guardian.