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desolate

The correct spelling is desolate.

How to pronounce desolate

verb

Say it like: Des-ola-te

The correct spelling is desolate. To deprive of inhabitants. For example: "a desolate isle; a desolate wilderness; a desolate house"

Usage Examples

a desolate isle; a desolate wilderness; a desolate house

desolate altars

He was left desolate by the early death of his wife.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To deprive of inhabitants.
  2. 2.To devastate or lay waste somewhere.
  3. 3.To abandon or forsake something.
  4. 4.To make someone sad, forlorn and hopeless.

adjective

  1. 1.Deserted and devoid of inhabitants.
  2. 2.Barren and lifeless.
  3. 3.Made unfit for habitation or use because of neglect, destruction etc.
  4. 4.Dismal or dreary.
  5. 5.Sad, forlorn and hopeless.

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