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desolate

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3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

desolate

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desolate is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, desolate is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdesolate

1verb
  • To deprive of inhabitants.
  • To devastate or lay waste somewhere.
  • To abandon or forsake something.
  • To make someone sad, forlorn and hopeless.
1adjective
  • Deserted and devoid of inhabitants.

    Example: "a desolate isle; a desolate wilderness; a desolate house"

  • Barren and lifeless.
  • Made unfit for habitation or use because of neglect, destruction etc.

    Example: "desolate altars"

  • Dismal or dreary.
  • Sad, forlorn and hopeless.

    Example: "He was left desolate by the early death of his wife."

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