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plangent

adjective

/ˈplændʒənt/

Meaning

having a loud, mournful sound; resonant

The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.

resonant, mournful, sonorous, echoing

silent, muted

plangent bell, plangent sound, plangent music, plangent cry

Making a lot of loud sounds; full of noise.

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location

Relating to a mother; showing motherly qualities such as care and protection.

having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material