Sunday, May 15, 2011

Word of the day (fodder for inspiration)

plangent

\PLAN-juhnt\ , adjective;
1.
Beating with a loud or deep sound, as, "the plangent wave."
2.
Expressing sadness; plaintive.

— adj
1. having a loud deep sound
2. resonant and mournful in sound

[C19: from Latin plangere to beat (esp the breast, in grief); see plain ²]

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