plaintive

US: /ˈpɫeɪnɪv/, /ˈpɫeɪntɪv/
UK: /plˈe‍ɪntɪv/


English Vietnamese dictionary


plaintive /'pleintiv/
  • tính từ
    • than vãn, buồn bã, rầu rĩ, não nùng

Advanced English dictionary


+ adjective
(written) sounding sad, especially in a weak complaining way
Synonym: MOURNFUL
a plaintive cry / voice
plaintively adverb: 'What about me?' she asked plaintively.

Concise English dictionary


'pleɪntɪv
adj.
+expressing sorrow