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plaintive

/ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintiveadjective

more plaintive

Comp.

most plaintive

Super.

/ˈpleɪntɪv/

Translations

The plaintive cry of the bird echoed through the forest.

Жалобный крик птицы эхом разнесся по лесу.

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Definitions

Expressing sorrow or melancholy; mournful.

The plaintive cry of the lone wolf echoed through the forest.

Having the nature of a complaint; expressing grievance or protest (archaic).

He penned a plaintive letter to the landlord, listing each of his grievances.

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