desolate
Translation
desolate, bleak, deserted, lonely
Examples
The landscape was desolate and empty.
The landscape was desolate and empty.
She felt desolate after her friend moved away.
She felt desolate after her friend moved away.
Grammar Patterns
((of a place)) empty and without people The landscape was desolate and empty.
((of a person)) feeling very sad and lonely She felt desolate after her friend moved away.
Similar Words
Synonyms: barren, bleak, empty; Antonyms: vibrant, cheerful, populated
Etymology
From Latin 'desolare' (to abandon), from 'de-' (completely) + 'solus' (alone).
Memory Tips
Think of being 'de-solo' - completely alone. A desolate place is so empty it makes you feel alone.