desolation Meaning & Definition
/ˌdɛsəˈleɪʃən/
What Does Desolation Mean?
Desolation is used as a noun meaning The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation. It can also mean The state of being desolated or laid waste.
Word Facts for Desolation
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌdɛsəˈleɪʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | devastation, ruin and forlornness |
| Plural | desolations |
Desolation Definition (Noun)
- The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.
- The state of being desolated or laid waste
- A place or country wasted and forsaken.
Synonyms of Desolation
Desolation synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Desolation
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Desolation in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
desolation (countable and uncountable, plural desolations)
Words That Rhyme With Desolation
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Origin of Desolation
Inherited from Middle English desolacioun, from Middle French, Old French desolacion f, from Latin dēsōlātiō f.
Pronouncing Desolation
Desolation is pronounced //ˌdɛsəˈleɪʃən// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Desolation
What part of speech is desolation?
Desolation is a noun.
What is another word for desolation?
Words with a similar meaning to desolation include devastation, ruin and forlornness. See the full list of desolation synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of desolation?
The plural of desolation is desolations.