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Lamentive

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Being or relating to a lamentation..

Example Sentences

With the Death's-head moth, this sound is given out when confined or taken into the band, and is likened to the cry of a mouse, but is said to be more plaintive and even lamentive.

Synonyms for lamentive

Antonyms for lamentive

Related Words

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What does lamentive mean?

Lamentive means Being or relating to a lamentation..

What is a synonym for lamentive?

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What is the opposite of lamentive?

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How do you use lamentive in a sentence?

With the Death's-head moth, this sound is given out when confined or taken into the band, and is likened to the cry of a mouse, but is said to be more plaintive and even lamentive.

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