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
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