Desolated: meaning, definitions and examples

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desolated

 

[ หˆdษ›sษ™หŒleษชtษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling lonely

Desolated describes a state of being abandoned or deserted, often relating to a sense of profound emptiness or overwhelming loneliness. It can also refer to places that are barren or uninhabited, conveying a feeling of desolation or ruin.

Synonyms

abandoned, deserted, devoid, forlorn

Examples of usage

  • After the storm passed, the village looked desolated and haunting.
  • He felt desolated after his best friend moved away.
  • The desolated landscape stretched for miles without signs of life.
  • Years of neglect left the factory desolated and covered in weeds.

Translations

Translations of the word "desolated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desolado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verlassen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terasing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟัƒัั‚ั–ะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opustoszaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่’ใ‚ŒๆžœใฆใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉsolรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desolado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑssฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™ฉ๋Ÿ‰ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู‡ุฌูŽุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opuลกtฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opuลกลฅenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่’ๅ‡‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opustel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ auรฐn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัƒัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rk edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desolado

Etymology

The word 'desolated' originates from the Latin verb 'desolare', which means 'to abandon, lay waste'. The term evolved through the Old French 'desoler', implying to bring to desolation or to destroy. In the English language, the word began to appear around the early 17th century, reflecting feelings of profound sadness or emptiness. It has been used in literature to depict settings or emotions where isolation plays a significant role, often evoking a sense of sorrow and abandonment. The emotional resonance of desolation has allowed the word to maintain its use throughout centuries, often associated with both physical places and emotional states, highlighting its versatile application in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,932, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.