deserted
Translation
deserted, abandoned
Examples
The streets were deserted.
The streets were deserted.
She felt lonely and deserted.
She felt lonely and deserted.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) empty of people The streets were deserted.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abandoned, empty, desolate
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb 'to desert', meaning 'left behind'.
Memory Tips
Think of a desert (the place), which is an empty, deserted area.