desolate

Meanings

• adjective

  Completely devoid of people or life; forsaken and deserted.

  - "The desert was a desolate place, with no sign of life."
  - "The abandoned town was a desolate sight."
  - "After the disaster, the area was left desolate."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with desolate
isolate , contemplate , collaborate , consolate

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Variants

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desolate , desolately , desolateness , desolatenesses , desolated , desolater , desolaters , desolates , desolating , desolatingly , desolator , desolators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'desolatus', meaning 'bereaved of offspring' or 'made desolate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term desolate was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The term desolate is often used in science fiction to describe distant, uninhabited planets.

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Related Concepts

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1. solitude: A state of being alone, often with a sense of peace or contemplation. Desolate places can be synonymous with solitary places.

2. wasteland: A barren or desolate area of land, often the result of environmental damage or war. Desolate places can be described as wastelands.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'desolate' is often used to describe barren or uninhabited landscapes or to convey a sense of sadness or emptiness. In music, desolation is a common theme in genres such as gothic rock and post-punk.

How to Memorize "desolate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a barren, uninhabited landscape to remember the meaning of desolate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word desolate with the feeling of emptiness or abandonment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that desolate places are devoid of life and people.

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