desolate — empty of people and lacking signs of life; feeling very sad and alone
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: empty of people and lacking signs of life; feeling very sad and alone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdesələt/
Example Sentences
- After everyone moved to the city, the village became completely desolate - even the ghost got bored and left.
- The student felt desolate when he realized he was the only one who didn't know about the exam cancellation.
- The desolate parking lot at the gym on January 2nd proved that New Year's resolutions don't last long.
desolate
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdesələt/]
empty of people and lacking signs of life; feeling very sad and alone
The desolate village stood empty after everyone had fled the drought.
Desolate as melted chocolate, delicate as broken dreams
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'desolatus,' the past participle of 'desolere,' meaning 'to abandon or leave alone.' The prefix 'de-' means 'away' or 'thoroughly,' and 'solus' means 'alone.'
Breakdown
de- (away, thoroughly) + solatus (from solus, meaning alone) = desolate
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📝Examples
“After everyone moved to the city, the village became completely desolate - even the ghost got bored and left.”
“The student felt desolate when he realized he was the only one who didn't know about the exam cancellation.”
“The desolate parking lot at the gym on January 2nd proved that New Year's resolutions don't last long.”
“The hurricane desolated the coastal town, leaving behind only broken buildings and debris.”
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