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
All our words are but crumbs that fall down from the feast
of the mind.