Desolate

/ˈdɛs.ə.lət/ · adjective

Meaning

Deserted and devoid of inhabitants..

Definitions by Sense

1. Deserted and devoid of inhabitants.
2. Barren and lifeless.
3. Made unfit for habitation or use because of neglect, destruction etc.
4. Dismal or dreary.
5. Sad, forlorn and hopeless.
6. To deprive of inhabitants.
7. To devastate or lay waste somewhere.
8. To abandon or forsake something.

Example Sentences

a desolate isle; a desolate wilderness; a desolate house

I will make Jerusalem […] a den of dragons, and I will make the cities of Judah desolate, without an inhabitant.

And the silvery marish flowers that throng / The desolate creeks and pools among.

There are few sights that leave a railway lover more wistful than a desolate railway viaduct no longer carrying tracks. As with tunnels, so much effort was made to conquer the landscape, yet so many now stand forlorn.

desolate altars

He was left desolate by the early death of his wife.

voice of the poor and desolate

Any help and suggestions from our gay brothers and sisters would be appreciated from this isolated camp. We need some contacts: lawyers, organizations, or people who are concerned enough to help. We are two desolate, suppressed lesbians! We are seeking help from anyone who will help us fight for our rights.

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Word Forms

• more desolate
• most desolate
• desolates
• desolating
• desolated

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