PLANGENT: "pounding; thundering; resounding. expressing sadness; plaintive"

"Plangent" is an adjective used to describe a sound that is loud, mournful, and expressive of sorrow or melancholy. It is often associated with a deep, resonant, and plaintive tone.

Etymology: The word "plangent" has its origins in Latin, coming from the verb "plangere," meaning "to strike" or "to beat the breast" in lamentation. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century.

Sample Sentences:

1. The plangent melody of the cello echoed through the concert hall, evoking a sense of deep sadness.

2. The wind carried the plangent wail of the mournful train whistle across the deserted landscape.

3. As the storm approached, the plangent roar of thunder added to the ominous atmosphere.

4. The plangent notes of the singer conveyed the heartbreak and longing embedded in the lyrics.

5. In the quiet cemetery, the plangent tolling of the church bells marked the passing of a beloved community member.

Synonyms: mournful, plaintive, sorrowful

Antonyms: cheerful, uplifting, lively

"the plangent wave"

clipped from dictionary.reference.com plangent \PLAN-juhnt\, adjective: 1. Beating with a loud or deep sound, as, "the plangent wave." 2. Expressing sadness; plaintive. She moans along with the woman who is singing -- wailing, really -- her hands gripping the steering wheel to the plangent cries of the singer and the sobbing of violins. -- Alice Walker, By the Light of My Father's Smile Plangent derives from the present participle of Latin plangere, to beat, to strike (noisily), especially to strike the breast, head, etc. as a sign of grief.