Definitions
- Describing a sound that is mournful, sorrowful, or full of lament. - Referring to a tone or melody that evokes sadness, grief, or melancholy. - Talking about a voice or sound that is full of pain, suffering, or despair.
- Describing a sound or voice that expresses sadness, sorrow, or longing. - Referring to a tone or melody that conveys a sense of loss, regret, or mourning. - Talking about a cry or plea that is full of sadness, grief, or despair.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe sounds, voices, or tones that convey sadness or grief.
- 2Both words can be used to describe music or melodies that evoke emotions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe cries or pleas that express sorrow or despair.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Plangorous implies a more intense and mournful sound than plaintive, which can be more subdued or subtle.
- 2Usage: Plangorous is less commonly used than plaintive, which is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 3Connotation: Plangorous has a more formal and literary connotation, while plaintive can be used in both formal and informal language.
- 4Sound: Plangorous emphasizes a harsher or more dissonant sound, while plaintive emphasizes a softer or more melodic sound.
Remember this!
Plangorous and plaintive are synonyms that describe sounds, voices, or tones that convey sadness or grief. However, plangorous implies a more intense and mournful sound, while plaintive can be more subdued or subtle. Additionally, plangorous is less commonly used and has a more formal connotation, while plaintive is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
