plaintive
0 antonyms and opposites of plaintive, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Sounding sad, mournful, or full of longing.
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How to use plaintive
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Etymology
From Old French pleintif, "lamenting," from plainte, "complaint" — a doublet of "plaintiff."
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What does “plaintive” mean?
The word “plaintive” means sounding sad, mournful, or full of longing. In plain terms, describes a sound or tone that expresses sadness or longing, often a bit wistful.
How do you pronounce “plaintive”?
“Plaintive” is pronounced PLAYN-tihv (/ˈpleɪntɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “plaintive” in a sentence?
Here is “plaintive” used in a sentence: “The violin played a plaintive melody.”
What part of speech is “plaintive”?
“Plaintive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “plaintive” come from?
The word “plaintive” comes from Old French. From Old French pleintif, "lamenting," from plainte, "complaint" — a doublet of "plaintiff.".