adj. showing or expressing sadness or sorrow
The tiny kitten gave a plaintive cry of hunger.
The tiny kitten gave a plaintive cry of hunger.
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pathetic; mournful; sorrowful
cheerful; happy
2 syllables
plain-tive
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