Desolation

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛsəˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of desolation

noun loneliness and sadness

Example Sentences

A1 The abandoned house was filled with desolation.

A2 The desolation of the war-torn city was heartbreaking.

B1 The desolation of the landscape made it feel eerie and unsettling.

B2 After the earthquake, the desolation of the town was overwhelming.

C1 The desolation of his heart after the breakup was palpable.

C2 The desolation of the once vibrant forest was a stark reminder of environmental destruction.

Examples of desolation in a Sentence

formal The desolation of the once bustling city was a stark reminder of the devastation caused by the war.

informal The desolation of the abandoned house gave me the creeps.

slang The desolation of being stood up on a date is the worst feeling ever.

figurative Her heart felt a deep sense of desolation after the betrayal of her closest friend.

Grammatical Forms of desolation

• past tense: desolated
• plural: desolations
• comparative: more desolate
• superlative: most desolate
• present tense: desolates
• future tense: will desolate
• perfect tense: have desolated
• continuous tense: is desolating
• singular: desolation
• positive degree: desolate
• infinitive: to desolate
• gerund: desolating
• participle: desolated

Origin and Evolution of desolation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'desolation' originated from the Latin word 'desolationem', which is derived from the verb 'desolare' meaning 'to abandon'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'desolation' has evolved to encompass a sense of emptiness, loneliness, and devastation, often used to describe a place or state of being that is bleak and devoid of life or hope.