Associations to the word «Plaintive»
Noun
- Wail
- Whine
- Moan
- Cadence
- Melody
- Howl
- Cry
- Murmur
- Pathos
- Whistle
- Ballad
- Chant
- Tone
- Chanting
- Stillness
- Lullaby
- Sobbing
- Strain
- Sob
- Lament
- Chord
- Accompaniment
- Accent
- Lute
- Voice
- Tune
- Sigh
- Faint
- Sadness
- Rustling
- Waltz
- Growl
- Sweetness
- Nightingale
- Chorus
- Flute
- Tender
- Solo
- Gull
- Harp
- Harmonica
- Whistling
- Sorrow
- Rendition
- Sweet
- Echo
- Roar
- Gentle
- Hum
- Breeze
- Woe
- Hymn
- Sang
- Caress
- Bray
- Sound
- Dove
- Brie
- Banjo
- Plea
- Ear
- Touching
- Pipe
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
PLAINTIVE, adjective. Sounding sorrowful, mournful or melancholic.
Dictionary definition
PLAINTIVE, adjective. Expressing sorrow.
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.