Synonyms of desolation
5 similar words
Another word for desolation is gloominess. Other synonyms of desolation are ruin, solitariness, destitution and gloom.
Synonyms and similar words for desolation
nounThe state of being desolated or laid waste.
- ruin
- solitarinessThe state or quality of being solitary.
- destitution
- gloom
- gloominessThe state or condition of being gloomy.
Meaning of desolation
- noun The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.
- noun The state of being desolated or laid waste.
- noun A place or country wasted and forsaken.
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Questions about synonyms of desolation
- What is another word for desolation?
- Desolation has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as gloominess, ruin, solitariness, destitution and gloom.
- What does desolation mean?
- Desolation means the act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.
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