plangency

[US]/ˈplæn.dʒən.si/
[UK]/ˈplæn.dʒən.si/

Translation

n.A loud, resonant sound; a ringing or reverberating quality.; The quality of being emotionally expressive, moving, or touching (often used of sounds).
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

the plangency

deep plangency

Example Sentences

the plangent melody drifted through the empty concert hall.

she heard the plangent cry of the loon across the lake.

the plangent tone of the violin filled the room with sadness.

a plangent song echoed from the old church.

the plangent sound of the wind mingled with her tears.

his plangent voice broke as he spoke of his loss.

the plangent echo of the bell rang through the mountains.

the plangent notes of the piano moved the audience to tears.

the plangent wail of the siren filled the night air.

the plangent strains of the accordion came from the street below.

her plangent lament could be heard throughout the house.

the plangent whistles of the steam engine announced its arrival.

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