plangent
UK/'plændʒәnt/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Having a loud, deep, and mournful resonant sound
轰鸣的，凄切的，哀鸣的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedplangroot
+
entperforming, being in a state
=plangent
Common Collocations
- 1.plangent cry凄切的哭声
- 2.plangent tone哀鸣的音调
- 3.[plangent sound]轰鸣的声响
- 4.[plangent notes]悲切的音符
Example Sentences
- 1.
The plangent toll of the cathedral bells echoed across the misty valley.
- 2.
Her cello produced a plangent, mournful tone that moved the audience to tears.