Wordiyoplaintive
🇬🇧 UK/'pleintiv/🇺🇸 US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Having a sad, mournful, or melancholic sound or quality
悲哀的，哀伤的，凄婉的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.plaintive cry凄婉的哭声
- 2.plaintive melody哀伤的旋律
- 3.plaintive voice悲切的声音
- 4.plaintive wail凄厉的哀号
Example Sentences
- 1.
A plaintive cry echoed through the empty hallways of the abandoned building.
- 2.
The violin's plaintive melody brought tears to the eyes of many in the audience.
- 3.
She sent him a plaintive letter begging him to reconsider his decision.