plaintiveness

[US]/ˈpleɪntɪvnəs/
[UK]/ˈpleɪntɪvnəs/

Translation

n.the quality or state of being plaintive; mournfulness; sadness

Phrases & Collocations

with plaintiveness

the plaintiveness

his plaintiveness

her plaintiveness

in plaintiveness

tone of plaintiveness

voice with plaintiveness

full of plaintiveness

plaintiveness in

spoke with plaintiveness

Example Sentences

the song ended with a haunting plaintiveness that lingered in the air.

there was a certain plaintiveness in her voice as she spoke about leaving home.

the film's soundtrack captured the plaintiveness of the protagonist's longing.

his poetry is characterized by a persistent plaintiveness that touches readers' hearts.

the plaintiveness of the violin solo brought tears to the audience's eyes.

she couldn't hide the plaintiveness in her letter, which revealed her deep sadness.

the puppy's plaintiveness whimper made the family decide to adopt it.

the old photographs carried an undeniable plaintiveness, reminding us of fleeting time.

the play's final scene was infused with profound plaintiveness and emotional depth.

his plaintiveness tone revealed his vulnerability and need for comfort.

the autumn leaves fell with a certain plaintiveness, symbolizing the passage of time.

the lullaby's plaintiveness soothed the crying baby into peaceful sleep.

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