plaintive
plaint
ˈpleɪn
plein
ive
ɪv
iv
placative

Definition & Meaning of "plaintive"in English

plaintive
01

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most plaintive
Comparative
more plaintive
gradable
domain
emotion, expression, sound
Examples
She gave a plaintive sigh as she looked out the window. 

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