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Learn the meaning of desolate with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
desolate
(adjective)
desolate
(adjective)
Meaning
dismal and devoid of life
Example
"The desolate landscape stretched out as far as the eye could see."
Synonyms
bleakdesertedforlorn
Antonyms
populatedcheerfulbright
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Word origin
From Latin 'desolatus', meaning abandoned.
Related word forms
noun: desolation
verb: desolate
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