Plangent

Pronunciation: /ˈplæn.dʒənt/

Definitions of plangent

adjective having a loud, mournful sound

Example Sentences

A1 The plangent sound of the waves crashing against the shore was soothing.

A2 The plangent melody of the violin brought tears to my eyes.

B1 The plangent cries of the mourners filled the air at the funeral.

B2 The plangent notes of the piano concerto resonated throughout the concert hall.

C1 The plangent wail of the sirens signaled the approach of the storm.

C2 The plangent voices of the choir echoed through the cathedral, creating a hauntingly beautiful sound.

Examples of plangent in a Sentence

formal The plangent sound of the violin filled the concert hall with melancholy melodies.

informal I could hear the plangent notes of the piano coming from the living room.

slang The plangent wails of the guitar solo were giving me chills.

figurative Her plangent words echoed in my mind long after our conversation ended.

Grammatical Forms of plangent

• past tense: plangented
• plural: plangents
• comparative: more plangent
• superlative: most plangent
• present tense: plangents
• future tense: will plangent
• perfect tense: have plangent
• continuous tense: is plangent
• singular: plangent
• positive degree: plangent
• infinitive: to plangent
• gerund: plangenting
• participle: plangented

Origin and Evolution of plangent

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'plangent' originated from the Latin word 'plangere' which means 'to strike, beat, or lament'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a loud, mournful sound like that of a funeral dirge, 'plangent' has evolved to also convey a sense of deep sadness or sorrow in a more general sense.