Synonyms for plaintive
ˈpleɪn tɪvplain·tive

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1. plaintive

   Synonyms:
   mournful, sorrowful, sad, doleful, melancholy, wailing, touching, moaning

   Antonyms:
   joyous, exultant, glad, jubilant, cheerful, cheering, gladdening

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1. mournful, plaintiveadjective

   expressing sorrow

   Synonyms:
   mournful, doleful

   Antonyms:
   joyful

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1. plaintiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   complaining, lamenting, moaning

2. plaintiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   mournful, sorrowful, sad, piteous, woful, rueful, grievous, dirge-like

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1. plaintiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   piteous, melancholy, sad, sorrowful, doleful

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