Definition of Plaintive. Meaning of Plaintive. Synonyms of Plaintive

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Definition of Plaintive

Plaintive
Plaintive Plain"tive, a. [F. plaintif. See Plaintiff, n.] 1. Repining; complaining; lamenting. --Dryden. 2. Expressive of sorrow or melancholy; mournful; sad. ``The most plaintive ditty.' --Landor. -- Plain"tive*ly, adv. -- Plain"tive*ness, n.

Meaning of Plaintive from wikipedia

- The plaintive cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus) is a species of bird belonging to the genus Cacomantis in the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is native to Asia...
- The grey-bellied cuckoo or the Indian plaintive cuckoo (Cacomantis p****erinus) is a cuckoo with widespread occurrence throughout Asia. The grey-bellied...
- Dorst's cisticola (Cisticola guinea), also known as the plaintive cisticola, is a bird in the family Cisticolidae. It occurs in West Africa and south...
- The plaintive rain frog or rough rain frog (Breviceps verrucosus) is a species of frog in the family Brevicipitidae. It is found in Lesotho, South Africa...
- ballet Graduation Ball (1940) where the plaintive Introduction makes a contribution. The work starts off in a plaintive mood, with the clarinet playing the...
- the composer's inspired creations in 3/4 time. The waltz begins with a plaintive Introduction with clarinets and oboes. As the music progresses, the mood...
- Herald in its obituary for Iain Sutherland described "Arms of Mary" as "a plaintive and radio-friendly folk-rock ballad in which the narrator reminisces over...
- and gospel song likely originating in the early 19th century about a plaintive soul on the journey through life. As with most folk songs, many variations...
- Arab–Israeli conflict. The song typically begins slowly and somewhat plaintively, and, as it repeats, gradually increases in tempo and excitement. Lyrics...
- Ohio, United States. She is known for her ominous song writing, with a plaintive minimalist style that draws on both country and rock music. Mayfield first...