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plan·gent
 plangent
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- pronunciation:
- plaen
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
sounding deeply or loudly.
The cello's plangent notes signal the end of the peaceful mood of the piece. |
| definition 2: |
having a sad or mournful sound; plaintive.
In the fall, we hear the plangent cries of geese flying south in formation. |
| related words: |
loud, round |
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| derivations: |
plangently (adv.), plangency (n.) |
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