Definition of Plaintive in English :

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Plaintive meaning in English

Meaning of Plaintive in English

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Plaintive pronunciation in English

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Plaintive

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Adjective

1. mournful, plaintive

expressing sorrow

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Plaintive

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adjective
expressing melancholy; mournful

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Plaintive

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adjective
expressing sorrow or melancholy; mournful; sad

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Plaintive

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adj.
Expressing sorrow; mournful or melancholy.

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