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Word of the Day Saturday, December 4, 2027

desolate

/dɪˈsoʊleɪt/ adjective · British & US
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What does desolate mean?

adjective

Desolate refers to a place or situation that is empty, barren, and often uninhabited. It can also describe a feeling of sadness or hopelessness.

Example

"The desolate landscape stretched out before us, a vast expanse of sand and rock with no signs of life."

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