desolation
Pronunciation
/ˌdɛsəˈɫeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "desolation"in English

Desolation
01

a state of complete emptiness, loneliness, or devastation

desolation definition and meaning
Examples
Standing amidst the ruins, the explorer felt a profound sense of desolation, imagining the vibrant city that once existed.
02

the state of being decayed or destroyed

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
03

an event that results in total destruction

04

a bleak and desolate atmosphere

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