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Desolation

Noun / ˌdesʌˈleɪʃʌn / Another word for desolation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Desolation means a state of complete emptiness or destruction.

Synonyms & similar words

loneliness nakedness forlornness devastation bareness bleakness ruin devastation wasteland barrenness emptiness solitude desert wilderness bleakness loneliness forlornness depression gloominess sadness misery grief despair melancholy mourning sorrow

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Example sentences

  1. The desolation of the abandoned house gave me chills.
  2. The nuclear explosion caused desolation for miles.
  3. The loss of his family left him in a state of desolation.
  4. The once lively city was now a desolation after the war.
  5. The desolation of the desert was overwhelming.

Quotes

  • 'The desolation and despair of war,' she murmured.
  • 'The desolation of winter,' she said softly.
  • 'The desolation of love,' he said, and kissed her.

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