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Plaintiveness

Definition: The quality or state of expressing sorrow, sadness, or longing.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The singer's voice was filled with plaintiveness, touching the hearts of everyone in the audience.
2. She couldn't help but feel a sense of plaintiveness as she watched the sunset, knowing her beloved would never return.

Adjective:

1. Her plaintive cry echoed through the empty hallways, a haunting sound.
2. The poet's words took on a plaintive tone, capturing the essence of desolation.

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