Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plangent
adjective
/ˈplæn.dʒənt/
Definition
expressing or sounding sad or mournful.
Examples
- The plangent notes of the violin filled the air, leaving the audience in tears.
- She spoke in a plangent voice, reflecting the sadness she felt within.
Meaning
The term ‘plangent’ describes a sound that is both mournful and haunting, often evoking feelings of sorrow or deep emotional reflection.
Synonyms
- melancholic
- mournful
- sorrowful
- woeful
- lamenting
