Plaintive
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British pronunciation/plˈe‍ɪntɪv/
American pronunciation/ˈpɫeɪnɪv/, /ˈpɫeɪntɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "plaintive"

plaintive
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showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

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She gave a plaintive sigh as she looked out the window.
The plaintive melody of the song brought tears to their eyes.
His plaintive expression revealed his inner sorrow.
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