Definition of plaintive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define plaintive. plaintive synonyms, plaintive pronunciation, plaintive translation, English dictionary definition of plaintive. expressing sorrow; mournful: a plaintive melody; wistful, sad Not to be confused with: plaintiff – the party who institutes
Define plaintiveness. plaintiveness synonyms, plaintiveness pronunciation, plaintiveness translation, English dictionary definition of plaintiveness. adj. Expressing sorrow; mournful or melancholy. plain′tive·ly adv. plain′tive·ness n. American Herit
Define complaintive. complaintive synonyms, complaintive pronunciation, complaintive translation, English dictionary definition of complaintive. Adj. 1. complaintive - expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment; "a complaining boss" complaining Bas