Meaning Of The Word Plaintive

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What's The Definition Of Plaintive?

plaintive
adjective: A plaintive sound or voice sounds sad.

plaintive in American English
expressing sorrow or melancholy; mournful; sad
adjective: expressing sorrow or melancholy; mournful

plaintive in British English
adjective: expressing melancholy; mournful

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