desolate; lonely; empty
Meanings
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desolate; forlorn; bleak and lonely
literaryLiterary term describing a scene or atmosphere that is bleak, deserted, and filled with solitude. Often used in written Chinese to evoke a sense of melancholy.
Looking around, everything appeared desolate and bleak, a scene of utter desolation.
The ancient city appeared forlorn and desolate after the war.
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The autumn wind was bleak, and the vegetation stood desolate.
adjective
empty; bare; devoid of contents; destitute
literaryDescribes physical spaces that are empty of furniture or possessions, or metaphorically describes poverty and lack of resources. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
His home was bare with empty walls, containing only a bed and a table.
When he left his post, his pockets were empty and his sleeves held no wind—utterly incorruptible and poor.
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The room was empty and bare, without any furniture.
Though his pockets were empty, he remained content and self-satisfied.