Desolation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdɛsəˈleɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Desolation is a noun meaning The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.
Meaning
The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.
More Meanings
- The state of being desolated or laid waste
- A place or country wasted and forsaken.
Example Sentences
I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
One or two uncovered masses appeared like the lingering foot-prints of desolation; but in general where the statelier trees had not taken root, the soil was luxuriantly covered with heath and the golden blossomed furze.
Word Forms
- desolations
Synonyms for desolation
Depending on context, synonyms include ruin, solitariness, destitution, gloom, gloominess, devastation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include devastation, ruin, forlornness, bleakness, loneliness, havoc.
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