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
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.