plaintively
adjectiveHow many syllables in plaintively?
There are 3 syllables in the word plaintively.How to pronounce plaintively:
Definition of plaintively:
- plaintively (adjective):
- expressive of suffering or woe melancholy
Synonyms for plaintively:
sorelyharshlyruefullypainfullygrievouslysadlydespairinglysharplyagonizinglydolefullyShow 9 more
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