Plangent: meaning, definitions and examples

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plangent

 

[ หˆplรฆn.dส’ษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sound emotion

The term 'plangent' is used to describe a sound that is mournful or melancholic, often evoking a sense of sorrow or sadness. It can refer to a haunting melody or a lamenting cry that resonates deeply with listeners. The word is commonly used in literature and music to describe something that stirs emotional responses. Musicians might use it to convey feelings of loss or longing in their compositions.

Synonyms

lugubrious, melancholic, mournful, sorrowful

Examples of usage

  • The plangent notes of the violin echoed through the hall.
  • Her plangent voice resonated with grief.
  • The plangent song reminded him of his childhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "plangent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plangente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเค‚เคฆเคจเคถเฅ€เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klagend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melankolis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐั‡ัƒั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผalowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ฒใ—ใ’ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plaintif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lamentoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸlamaklฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌํ”ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naล™รญkavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plaฤlivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฒไผค็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tolaลพilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรกtandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸrฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lamentoso

Etymology

The word 'plangent' traces its origins to the Latin word 'plangere', which means 'to strike' or 'to beat', often used in the context of mourning. This Latin root is linked to the act of striking one's breast or expressing grief through sound. The transition from Latin to English occurred in the early 17th century, reflecting a deepening of emotional expression in literature and art. Over time, 'plangent' has been embraced in English literature to describe sounds that not only sorrowfully resonate but also evoke a poignant sense of nostalgia and longing. Its usage has predominantly been in poetry and song lyrics, where the emotional weight of sound is paramount. Despite being less common in everyday conversation, 'plangent' remains a powerful descriptor for evocative, sorrow-filled auditory experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,779, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.