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/
Korean meaning: 사람이 없고 생기가 없는; 매우 슬프고 외로운
Korean pronunciation: **데**설릿
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
A lonely person sits desolate in the abandoned playground
Desolate as melted chocolate, delicate as broken dreams
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.'
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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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